soft ground

American  

noun

1. an etching ground usually mixed with tallow.

2. a technique of etching in which a design is drawn on paper placed on a plate covered with a soft ground, resulting in a granular effect resembling pencil, chalk, or crayon.

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Example Sentences

This happens especially if they land on wet or soft ground.

From BBC

Miguel Rojas, tapped to play third base Saturday in place of the recently injured Max Muncy, made matters worse by misfiring on a tough throw to first on a soft ground ball from Smith with one out, allowing a run to score.

From Los Angeles Times

Would probably benefit from soft ground.

From BBC

Throwing in expectations related to titles and other formalities that are part of James’ job is enough to turn John into a frightened ostrich desperate to find a soft ground to bury his head in.

From Salon

With two outs, Betts hit a soft ground ball up the first base line.

From Los Angeles Times