grounding

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Synonyms: rounding, groundling, pounding, grinding, grunting, groaning, grouping, abounding, hounding, sounding, groundhog

Antonyms: rounding, groundling, pounding, grinding, grunting, groaning, grouping, abounding, hounding, sounding, groundhog

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Noun

1. [[fundamental|Fundamental]] [[knowledge]] or [[background]] in a field or discipline.
2. The [[return]] to a fully [[conscious]] state after a [[psychedelic]] experience.
3. The [[collision]] of a ship with ground beneath the surface of the water.
4. The prevention of aircraft takeoff because of government action.
5. {{lb|en|electrical engineering}} 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.
6. The [[absorption]] of [[energy]] through visualized roots descending from oneself into the ground, using [[chi]].
7. The act by which a child is [[ground]]ed (forbidden from going out, using electronics, etc.).
8. The [[background]] of [[embroidery]], etc.

Verb

1. {{infl of|en|ground||ing-form}}

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