grounding

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.”

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.

The act by which a child is grounded (forbidden from going out, using electronics, etc.).

The background of embroidery, etc.