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3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Ground \Ground\ (ground), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Grounded}; p. pr & vb n. {Grounding}.] 1. To lay, set or run, on the ground. 2. To found to fix or set as on a foundation, reason, or principle; to furnish a ground for to fix firmly. Being rooted and grounded in love. --Eph. iii. 17. So far from warranting any inference to the existence of a God, would on the contrary, ground even an argument to his negation. --Sir W. Hamilton 3. To instruct in elements or first principles. 4. (Elec.) To connect with the ground so as to make the earth a part of an electrical circuit. 5. (Fine Arts) To cover with a ground, as a copper plate for etching (see {Ground}, n., 5); or as paper or other materials with a uniform tint as a preparation for ornament. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Grounding \Ground"ing\, n. The act method, or process of laying a groundwork or foundation; hence elementary instruction; the act or process of applying a ground, as of color, to wall paper, cotton cloth, etc.; a basis. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: grounding n : fastening electrical equipment to earth [syn: {earthing}]
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