grounding

Definitions

1. base
2. Fundamental knowledge or background in a field or discipline.
   countable, uncountable
3. basis
4. The return to a fully conscious state after a psychedelic experience.
   countable, uncountable
5. The collision of a ship with ground beneath the surface of the water.
   countable, uncountable
6. The prevention of aircraft takeoff because of government action.
   countable, uncountable
7. foundation
8. 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.
   countable, uncountable
9. The absorption of energy through visualized roots descending from oneself into the ground, using chi.
   countable, uncountable
10. The act by which a child is grounded (forbidden from going out, using electronics, etc.).
    countable, uncountable
11. The background of embroidery, etc.
    countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“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.”

CEFR level