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Definition of killing ground in English: killing groundnoun ˈkɪlɪŋ ɡraʊnd 1An area in which animals, especially seals, are hunted and killed. 2Military. An area exposed to concentrated fire or bombardment, leading to high numbers of casualties among soldiers operating there. Also (in extended use): any place in which large-scale death or destruction occurs.
Origin Late 19th century. From killing + ground. Definition of killing ground in US English: killing groundnounˈkɪlɪŋ ɡraʊnd 1An area in which animals, especially seals, are hunted and killed. 2Military. An area exposed to concentrated fire or bombardment, leading to high numbers of casualties among soldiers operating there. Also (in extended use): any place in which large-scale death or destruction occurs.
Origin Late 19th century. From killing + ground. |