adjective
on or above the surface of the ground (Freq. 1)
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aboveground nuclear testing
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surface instruments for detecting oil deposits
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surface transportation
• Similar to: ↑surface
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\\ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\ adjective1. : located on or above the surface of the ground
2. : not dead and buried : alive
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/euh buv"grownd'/, adj.
1. situated on or above the ground.
2. not secret or hidden; in the open: the aboveground activities of the country's left-wing faction.
[1875-80; ABOVE + GROUND1]
Useful english dictionary. 2012.