hardground

English

noun
Definitions
  • (geology) A lithified seafloor.
  • (mining) A hard stratum of rock other than coal.

Etymology

Compound from English hard + English ground (that has been ground, earthing).

Origin

English

ground

Gloss

that has been ground, earthing

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