"groundskeeping" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: grounds + keeping Etymology templates: {{compound|en|grounds|keeping}} grounds + keeping Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} groundskeeping (uncountable)
  1. The activity of tending an area of land for aesthetic or functional purposes; typically as an employee of a person or institution Tags: uncountable Related terms: groundskeeper
    Sense id: en-groundskeeping-en-noun-q9tvJ9HJ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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