grounding

plural groundings

1. countableuncountableFundamental knowledge or background in a field or discipline.

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   The readers to whom the book is principally addressed, B.R. drivers and trainee drivers, have at last been provided with a clearly written and exceptionally well-illustrated handbook of diesel locomotive practice, combining a grounding in the basic principles of the internal combustion engine with a clear exposition of electrical machines and circuitry such as is not found in most textbooks.

   1963 June, “New Books: Diesel Traction Manual for Enginemen. British Railways. 30s.”, in Modern Railways, page 432

2. countableuncountableThe return to a fully conscious state after a psychedelic experience.
3. countableuncountableThe collision of a ship with ground beneath the surface of the water.
4. countableuncountableThe prevention of aircraft takeoff because of government action.
5. countableuncountablebusinessThe 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. countableuncountableThe absorption of energy through visualized roots descending from oneself into the ground, using chi.
7. countableuncountableThe act by which a child is grounded (forbidden from going out, using electronics, etc.).
8. countableuncountableThe background of embroidery, etc.

1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of ground