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grounds·keep·er

 (groundz′kē′pər) also ground·keep·er (ground′-)
n.
One who maintains grounds, as of an estate, park, or athletic field.

grounds′keep′ing n.
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groundskeeper

(ˈɡraʊndzˌkiːpə)
n
the US name for a groundsman
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grounds•keep•er

(ˈgraʊndzˌki pər)

also groundkeeper



n.
a person responsible for the care and maintenance of an estate, park, football field, or the like.
[1950–55]
grounds′keep`ing, n.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.groundskeeper - someone who maintains the grounds (of an estate or park or athletic field)groundskeeper - someone who maintains the grounds (of an estate or park or athletic field)
gardener - someone employed to work in a garden
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