Definitions of aground

1. On the shore or bottom, as a vessel; stranded.

2. On the ground; stranded; brought to a stand.

3. On the ground; among seamen, stranded; run ashore.

4. On the ground; touching the bottom; stranded; opposite to afloat; hence, brought to a stop by lack of something.

5. on a shore or reef; " a ship aground offshore"; " a boat aground on the beach waiting for the tide to lift it"