Meaning of the word "spawning ground" in English
What does "spawning ground" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
spawning ground
US /ˈspɑː.nɪŋ ɡraʊnd/
UK /ˈspɔː.nɪŋ ɡraʊnd/
Noun
1.
a place where fish, frogs, or other aquatic animals go to lay their eggs
Example:
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Salmon return to the same spawning ground where they were born.
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The shallow waters of the bay serve as a spawning ground for many species.
2.
a place or situation that produces or encourages the development of something, especially something bad
Example:
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The slums became a spawning ground for crime.
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Universities are often a spawning ground for new ideas.
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