Definition of grounding Grounding

/gɹawˈndɪŋ/ - [grawnding] -

We found 14 definitions of grounding from 6 different sources.

What does grounding mean?

Noun Plural: groundings
grounding - fastening electrical equipment to earth
		earthing
		fastening, attachment the act of fastening things together
grounding - education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of knowledge; "he lacks the foundation necessary for advanced study"; "a good grounding in mathematics"
		foundation

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grounding (Noun)
The return to a fully conscious state after a psychedelic experience.
grounding (Noun)
The collision of a ship with ground beneath the surface of the water.
grounding (Noun)
The permanence of aircraft on land because of government action.
grounding (Noun)
The interconnecting metal chassis/frame of a device, appliance, machine, or metal raceway via a designated conductor to earth at the Service Panel. The conductor may be bare or covered with green plastic which may have a yellow stripe US. This conductor does NOT carry current in normal operation.
grounding (Noun)
The absorption of energy through visualized "roots" descending from oneself into the ground, using Qi.
grounding (Noun)
The act by which a child is grounded forbidden from going out.
grounding (Verb)
Present participle of ground.

grounding (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Ground
grounding (n.)
The act, method, or process of laying a groundwork or foundation; hence, elementary instruction; the act or process of applying a ground, as of color, to wall paper, cotton cloth, etc.; a basis.

grounding
the act of laying a ship ashore, in order to bream or repair her. It is also applied to running aground accidentally when under sail, or driving in a tempest.

grounding
The act of laying a ship on shore, in order to bream or repair her; it is also applied to runnings aground accidentally when under sail.