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middle ground

 
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–noun
1. an intermediate position, area, or recourse between two opposites or extremes; a halfway or neutral standpoint.
2. middle distance (def. 1).
3. Nautical. a length of comparatively shallow water having channels on both sides.
Origin:
1775–85
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middle distance

 
–noun
1. Also called middle ground, middle plane. Fine Arts. the represented space between the foreground and background in paintings, drawings, etc.
2. (in track) a race distance ranging from 400 meters or 440 yards to 1 mile.
Origin:
1805–15
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middle distance  
n.  

  1. The area between the foreground and background in a painting, drawing, or photograph. Also called middle ground.

  2. Sports A division of competition in racing with events usually ranging from 400 meters to 1,500 meters or from 440 yards to 1 mile.

middle ground  
n.  

  1. See middle distance.

  2. A point of view midway between extremes: "the middle ground between news and amusement" (Roderick Anscombe).

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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