Visual meaning of 'aground'? - learn with images, example in daily life

Visual illustration of aground: (of a normally floating craft) Resting on the bottom.

adjective

(of a normally floating craft) Resting on the bottom.

"The small sailboat was aground on the sandbar after the tide went out. "

nautical sailing vehicle ocean

Visual illustration of aground: (by extension) at a loss, ruined, with no way out - Image 1

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aground: (by extension) at a loss, ruined, with no way out - Thumbnail 2

adjective

(by extension) at a loss, ruined, with no way out

"After losing his job and facing eviction, Mark felt completely aground, with no idea how to provide for his family. "

nautical situation

Visual illustration of aground: (of a normally floating craft) Resting on the bottom.

(of a normally floating craft) Resting on the bottom.

""The small boat went aground on the sandbar during low tide." "

nautical sailing ocean