grounding
Americannoun
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knowledge of or instruction in the basic principles of a subject.
You'll need a thorough grounding in linguistics to understand the lecture.
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Aeronautics. the act of restricting an aircraft to the ground because of bad weather, the unsatisfactory condition of the aircraft, etc..
The grounding of the aircraft due to fog meant the passengers were stranded.
adjective
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giving or relating to a feeling of being mentally or emotionally balanced due to a peaceful, practical, or realistic outlook.
Her down-to-earth point of view made her a grounding presence in their lives.
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Electricity. being or relating to a conducting connection between an electric circuit or equipment and the earth or some other conducting body.
Check that all grounding wires are intact before beginning further repairs.
noun
Etymology
Origin of grounding
First recorded in 1640–50; ground 1 ( def. ) + -ing 1 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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California’s wet winter continued Saturday as rain fell across the Southland, grounding flights coming in and out of Santa Barbara Airport and causing extensive road closures along the coast.
From Los Angeles Times
After the fires, Edison said it had added more grounding equipment to its old transmission lines no longer in service.
From Los Angeles Times
Time travels, taking us to unexpected places and grounding our loved ones and us in memories that form who we are.
From Salon
Smart interpersonal relationships, a rare strong female character and a grounding in the contemporary politics of Columbia and Venezuela elevate this sophisticated hostage thriller from the writer of “The Hurt Locker.”
“I’m doing a lot of grounding meditations,” he says, noting that family and his tight circle of friends have been an essential support system.
From Los Angeles Times
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