Raze to the ground Crossword Clue

(noun)

1. a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale
2. a flat surface at right angles to a plumb line
3. indicator that establishes the horizontal when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid
4. a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
5. height above ground
6. an abstract place usually conceived as having depth
7. a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
8. a relative position or degree of value in a graded group

(verb)

1. become level or even
2. talk frankly with; lay it on the line
3. direct into a position for use
4. aim at
5. make level or straight
6. tear down so as to make flat with the ground

(adjective satellite)

1. of the score in a contest
2. having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
3. oriented at right angles to the plumb
4. being on a precise horizontal plane
5. not showing abrupt variations

(noun)

1. the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface
2. (art) the surface (as a wall or canvas) prepared to take the paint for a painting
3. a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage)
4. a relatively homogeneous percept extending back of the figure on which attention is focused
5. the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground
6. a position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle)
7. a rational motive for a belief or action
8. the solid part of the earth's surface
9. material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)
10. a relation that provides the foundation for something
11. the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface

(verb)

1. use as a basis for; found on
2. instruct someone in the fundamentals of a subject
3. connect to a ground
4. fix firmly and stably
5. cover with a primer; apply a primer to
6. hit onto the ground
7. hit a groundball
8. throw to the ground in order to stop play and avoid being tackled behind the line of scrimmage
9. place or put on the ground
10. confine or restrict to the ground
11. hit or reach the ground
12. bring to the ground