Definition of Groundsheet

1. Noun. A waterproofed piece of cloth spread on the ground (as under a tent) to protect from moisture.

Exact synonyms: Ground Cloth
Generic synonyms: Piece Of Cloth, Piece Of Material

Definition of Groundsheet

1. Noun. A sheet of waterproof material that is spread on the ground, often beneath a tent, upon which a person may sit or sleep. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Groundsheet

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Groundsheet

groundnut
groundnut oil
groundnut vine
groundnuts
groundout
groundouts
grounds
grounds officer
groundsel
groundsel bush
groundsel tree
groundsels
groundshare
groundsheet (current term)
groundsheets
groundsill
groundsills
groundskeeper
groundskeepers
groundskeeping
groundsman
groundsmen
groundspeed
groundstaff
groundstate
groundstates
groundstroke
groundstrokes

Literary usage of Groundsheet

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Landscapes of Gran Canaria by Noel Rochford (2004)
"It's a good idea to take along a plastic groundsheet as well, in case the ground is damp or prickly. If you're travelling to your picnic by bus, ..."

2. A Naturalist in Mid-Africa: Being an Account of a Journey to the Mountains by George Francis Scott Elliot (1896)
"... 0 2 2 Toothbrushes 030 1 Tin Keating 0 0 S groundsheet for tent 012 6 Tent 800 Deck chair 086 Bed (3 tin boxes) 600 2 Blankets (sheets ? ..."

3. Landscapes of Western Crete: A Countryside Guide by Jonnie Godfrey, Elizabeth Karslake (2002)
"... knives and openers water bottle, plastic plates, etc light cardigans (or similar) windproof small rucksack whistle, torch, compass plastic groundsheet ..."

4. Landscapes of Samos: A Countryside Guide by Brian Anderson, Eileen Anderson (2002)
"... extra pair of (long) socks spare boot laces plastic groundsheet Please bear in mind that we have not done every walk in the book under all conditions. ..."

5. Landscapes of Malta, Gozo and Comino: A Countryside Guide by Douglas Lockhart (2004)
"2 light cardigans long-sleeved shirt extra pairs of socks (for sun protection) plastic groundsheet 'Dog Dazer' (see page ..."

6. Landscapes of Mallorca by Valerie Crespí-Green (2004)
"... compass plastic groundsheet first-aid kit, safety pins, etc Please bear in mind that I've not done every walk in this book under all weather conditions, ..."

7. Landscapes of Tenerife: A Countryside Guide by Noel Rochford (2004)
"... etc extra pair of socks anorak (zip opening) plastic groundsheet spare bootlaces small rucksack sunhat, sunglasses, suncream insect repellent whistle, ..."

8. Landscapes of Cyprus by Geoff Daniel (2004)
"... months) plastic groundsheet torch (if only for inspecting the plastic cups, plates, bottles darkened interiors of ruined extra pairs of socks churches! ..."

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