soft ground
Americannoun
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an etching ground usually mixed with tallow.
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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.
Example Sentences
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Researchers believe it may have been used for digging in soft ground near the lakeshore or possibly for stripping bark from trees.
From Science Daily • May 24, 2026
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 • Mar. 26, 2025
With two outs, Betts hit a soft ground ball up the first base line.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2024
A 2-2 sinker got in on Ty France’s hands, resulting in a soft ground ball up the middle that shortstop Dansby Swanson turned into an easy double play.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 14, 2024
Glistening in the soft ground around the saplings were hundreds of big fleshy worms.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
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