Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ground rule

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.73 in modern English

Syllables
ground rule
IPA
12
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
1
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A rule regarding play on a specific field, course, or court.

noun

The basic rules or standards; basic principles.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

ground rules (plural)

Questions

What does ground rule mean?
A rule regarding play on a specific field, course, or court.

How to pronounce ground rule

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