Grounding

//ˈɡɹaʊndɪŋ// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Fundamental knowledge or background in a field or discipline. countable, uncountable

    "The readers to whom the book is principally addressed, B.R. drivers and trainee drivers, have at last been provided with a clearly written and exceptionally well-illustrated handbook of diesel locomotive practice, combining a grounding in the basic principles of the internal combustion engine with a clear exposition of electrical machines and circuitry such as is not found in most textbooks."

  2. 2
    fastening electrical equipment to earth wordnet
  3. 3
    The return to a fully conscious state after a psychedelic experience. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of knowledge wordnet
  5. 5
    The collision of a ship with ground beneath the surface of the water. countable, uncountable
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  1. 6
    The prevention of aircraft takeoff because of government action. countable, uncountable
  2. 7
    The interconnecting metal chassis or frame of a device, appliance, machine, or metal raceway via a designated conductor to earth at the service panel. It may be bare or covered, and does not carry current in normal operation. countable, uncountable
  3. 8
    The absorption of energy through visualized roots descending from oneself into the ground, using chi. countable, uncountable
  4. 9
    The act by which a child is grounded (forbidden from going out, using electronics, etc.). countable, uncountable
  5. 10
    The background of embroidery, etc. countable, uncountable
Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of ground form-of, gerund, participle, present

Etymology

Etymology 1

By surface analysis, ground + -ing.

Etymology 2

By surface analysis, ground + -ing.

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