Definitions for aground

aground a·ground

Spelling: [uh-ground]
IPA: /əˈgraʊnd/

Aground is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 216 anagrams from letters in aground (adgnoru).

Definitions for aground

adverb, adjective

  1. on or into the ground; in a stranded condition or state:

Origin of aground

1250-1300; Middle English. See a-1, ground1

Examples for aground

First, the sail-boat checked and slewed; 'aground,' I concluded.

"Well, Bob, we must come about or get aground," I continued.

The landing boat was aground, having removed the two passengers.

The ship was plunging fore and aft—a sure sign that she was not now aground.

This ship, also aground in the Middle Channel, now came into action with a roar.

You threatened to drown Tony, and if your boat had not got aground you would have run him down.

We're out here waiting for it, instead of aground as they'll expect.

That is to say, the ship appeared to be floating—or was she aground?

Two of them are aground, and it is not expected they will be got off.

The situation of a vessel when she is aground at the height of spring-tides.

Word Value for aground
Scrable

9

Words with friends

12

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