Erdung — meaning in English

English meaning

• ground noun The solid surface of the earth.
• grounding noun Basic knowledge or training in a subject.

Senses

Erdung is used for these senses in English:

• ground (electricity) An electrical conductor connected to the earth, or a large conductor whose electrical potential is taken as zero (such as a steel chassis).
• grounding (electrical engineering) 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.

ground — full definition

1. noun The solid surface of the earth.
2. noun A reason or basis for a belief, decision, or action.
3. noun An area of land used for a particular purpose, such as sport or school premises.
4. verb To forbid a child or teenager from going out as a punishment.
5. verb To connect an electrical device safely to the earth.

grounding — full definition

1. noun Basic knowledge or training in a subject.
2. noun An order preventing an aircraft from flying.
3. noun The connection of an electrical device to the earth for safety.
4. noun The act of punishing a child by keeping them at home.

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