solidgrounds
nounUK /ˈsɒlɪd ɡraʊndz/
US /ˈsɑːlɪd ɡraʊndz/
Firm, dry land that you can stand on safely.
After the boat ride, we were happy to reach solidgrounds again.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A safe or reliable position from which to act or argue.
The new evidence gave the lawyer solidgrounds for her case.
3. Good reasons that support a belief or decision.
There are solidgrounds for believing the plan will work.
4. The bottom of a body of water where it is shallow enough to stand.
The swimmers waded until they found solidgrounds.