Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
below-ground
adjective
/bɪˈloʊ ˈɡraʊnd/
Definition
Located beneath the surface of the earth.
Examples
- The below-ground roots of the tree help stabilize the soil.
- We discovered a below-ground tunnel that had been forgotten for years.
- Below-ground storage tanks are used to store hazardous materials safely.
Meaning
This term describes anything that is situated beneath the ground or soil.
Synonyms
- subterranean
- underground
- beneath the earth
