grounding

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of securing a ship to the sea bottom or to the shore, usually with anchors and ropes.

  - "The captain ordered the crew to begin the grounding process."
  - "After the storm, the ship was grounded near the shore."

• The process of establishing a connection or foundation for something.

  - "The grounding of a new business requires careful planning and preparation."
  - "The grounding of a theory in scientific evidence is crucial to its acceptance."

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Synonyms

earth , gate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with grounding
sounding , pounding , abounding

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Homophones

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1. Grounding (electrical) (en) : The act of disconnecting an aircraft from the electrical power source.
   

2. Grounding (therapy) (en) : A type of psychotherapy that focuses on developing self-awareness and emotional regulation.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of grounding that leads to same result
grounding , groundings , ground , grounded , grounds

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Forms

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grounds, grounded, grounding

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Etymology

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From Old English 'grundian' meaning 'to dig, delve'. The nautical sense developed in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. Grounding was first used in the nautical sense in Middle English.

2. The term 'grounding' comes from the Old English word 'grundian', which means 'to dig, delve'.

3. Grounding is an important safety procedure in aviation to prevent electrical hazards.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anchoring: The process of securing a ship to the sea bottom or to the shore using an anchor.

2. Foundation: A base or ground upon which something is built or established.

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Culture

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Grounding has been used metaphorically in various forms of literature, art, and music. In literature, it can symbolize the establishment of a strong foundation or connection, such as in the title of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby'. In art, grounding can refer to the background or foundation upon which other elements are built, such as in a painting. In music, grounding can refer to the foundation of a melody or rhythm.

How to Memorize "grounding"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the process of securing a ship to the sea bottom or shore with anchors and ropes.
   - Visualize the establishment of a strong foundation or connection.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'grounding' with the idea of establishing a strong foundation or connection.
   - Associate the word 'grounding' with the image of a ship securely anchored to the shore.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Grounding is the act of securing a strong foundation or connection.', 'Grounding: Securing a Ship or Establishing a Connection'.

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