grounding

/ˈɡɹaʊndɪŋ/ · verb

Meaning

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.
To forbid (an aircraft or pilot) to fly.
To give a basic education in a particular subject; to instruct in elements or first principles.
To hit a ground ball. Compare fly (verb(regular)) and line (verb).
To place something on the ground.
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/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.

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