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1.verbTo connect (an electrical conductor or device) to a ground.
2.verbTo 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!"
3.verbTo forbid (an aircraft or pilot) to fly."Because of the bad weather, all flights were grounded."
4.verbTo give a basic education in a particular subject; to instruct in elements or first principles."Jim was grounded in maths."
5.verbTo hit a ground ball. Compare fly (verb(regular)) and line (verb).
6.verbTo place something on the ground.
7.verbTo run aground; to strike the bottom and remain fixed."The ship grounded on the bar."
8.verbTo found; to fix or set, as on a foundation, reason, or principle; to furnish a ground for; to fix firmly.
9.verbTo 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.
10.verbTo improve or focus the mental or emotional state of."I ground myself with meditation."
11.nounFundamental knowledge or background in a field or discipline.
12.nounThe return to a fully conscious state after a psychedelic experience.
13.nounThe collision of a ship with ground beneath the surface of the water.
14.nounThe prevention of aircraft takeoff because of government action.
15.nounThe 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.
16.nounThe absorption of energy through visualized "roots" descending from oneself into the ground, using chi.
17.nounThe act by which a child is grounded (forbidden from going out, using electronics, etc.).
18.nounThe background of embroidery, etc.