grounding Meaning & Definition
What Does Grounding Mean?
As a noun, grounding means Fundamental knowledge or background in a field or discipline. It can also mean The return to a fully conscious state after a psychedelic experience. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of ground. As a verb, it means To connect (an electrical conductor or device) to a ground.
Quick Facts About Grounding
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈɡɹaʊndɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | earthing, earth and gate |
| Plural | groundings |
Grounding Definition (Noun)
- Fundamental knowledge or background in a field or discipline.
- The return to a fully conscious state after a psychedelic experience.
- The collision of a ship with ground beneath the surface of the water.
- The prevention of aircraft takeoff because of government action.
- 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.
- The absorption of energy through visualized roots descending from oneself into the ground, using chi.
- The act by which a child is grounded (forbidden from going out, using electronics, etc.).
- The background of embroidery, etc.
Grounding as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of ground
Verb
- To connect (an electrical conductor or device) to a ground.
- To punish, especially a child or teenager, by forcing him/her to stay at home and/or give up certain privileges.
Eric, you are grounded until further notice for lying to us about where you were last night!
- To forbid (an aircraft or pilot) to fly.
Because of the bad weather, all flights were grounded.
- To give a basic education in a particular subject; to instruct in elements or first principles.
Jim was grounded in maths.
- To hit a ground ball. Compare fly (verb(regular)) and line (verb).
- To place something on the ground.
- To run aground; to strike the bottom and remain fixed.
The ship grounded on the bar.
- To found; to fix or set, as on a foundation, reason, or principle; to furnish a ground for; to fix firmly.
- To cover with a ground, as a copper plate for etching, or as paper or other materials with a uniform tint as a preparation for ornament.
- To improve or focus the mental or emotional state of.
I ground myself with meditation.
Noun
- The interconnecting metal chassis/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.
Synonyms of Grounding
Grounding synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Grounding
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Grounding in a Sentence
Eric, you are grounded until further notice for lying to us about where you were last night!
Because of the bad weather, all flights were grounded.
Jim was grounded in maths.
The ship grounded on the bar.
I ground myself with meditation.
Word Forms & Grammar
grounding (countable and uncountable, plural groundings)
grounding
Words That Rhyme With Grounding
Origin of Grounding
By surface analysis, ground + -ing.
How to Pronounce Grounding
The standard pronunciation of grounding is //ˈɡɹaʊndɪŋ//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Grounding
Is grounding a noun or a verb?
Grounding is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for grounding?
Words with a similar meaning to grounding include earthing, earth and gate. See the full list of grounding synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of grounding?
The plural of grounding is groundings.