– A return path for electrical current.

 The backdrop or background areas of the visual field, against which figures stand out.

Refers to electricity's habit of seeking the shortest route to earth. Neutral wires carry it there in all circuits. An additional grounding wire or the sheathing of a metal-clad cable or conduit [..]

When referred to in the Rules of Golf, it means the point when the club touches the ground (or water) prior to playing the shot. (It is against the Rules of Golf to ground your club in a hazard).

"reduced to fine particles by grinding," 1765, past participle adjective from grind (v.).

mid-13c., "to put on the ground, to strike down to the ground;" late 14c., "lay the foundation of," also, figuratively, "to base" (an argument, sermon, etc.), from ground [..]

Old English grund "bottom; foundation; surface of the earth," also "abyss, Hell," and "bottom of the sea" (a sense preserved in run aground), from Proto-Germanic *grundus [..]

The ground is the layer used to prepare a support for painting; its colour and tone can affect the chromatic and tonal values of the paint layers applied over it. When the support is a panel the groun [..]

An electrical conductor that is neither negatively or positively charged.

("ground the club, grounding the club") the act of touching the club to the ground (earth) Example: A few players never ground their club at any time, but grounding the club in a haz [..]

To ground in golf is the point at which the golf club touches the ground before playing the shot. In water hazards it is prohibited to ground, because the grounding could move the ball. It is also often designated as grounding the club.

land: the solid part of the earth's surface; "the plane turned away from the sea and moved back over land"; "the earth shook for several minutes& [..]

  When referred to in the Rules of Golf, it means the point when the club touches the ground (or water) prior to playing the shot.

("ground the club", "grounding the club") term used to describe the act of touching ones club to the ground. Example: "The rules state that you are not all [..]

A term to express the action of touching the sole

When referred to in the Rules of Golf, it means the point when the club touches the ground (or water) prior to playing the shot.

When referred to in the Rules of Golf, it means the point when the club touches the ground (or water) prior to playing the shot. It is against the Rules of Golf to ground your club in a hazard.

the earth we walk on

n. A pavement or floor or any supporting surface on which one may walk.

An electrical connection to earth through an earth-electrode subsystem. 2. In an electrical circuit, a common return path that usually (a) is connected to an earth-electrode subsystem and (b) is extended throughout a facility via a facility ground system consisting of the signal reference subsystem, the fault protection subsystem, and the lightning [..]

The Rules of Golf prohibit touching the ground or water with the club prior to playing the shot from a hazard.

When referred to in the Rules of Golf, it means the point when the club touches the ground (or water) prior to playing the shot.

a term that is used to describe the relatively homogeneous and indistinct background of figure perceptions.

Ground refers to the most distant points of a person's field of vision when looking at a scene. This "ground" serves as a background for the items or "figures" that are closer [..]

1. An electronically neutral circuit having the same potential as the surrounding earth. 2. Normally, a non-current carrying circuit intended for the safety purposes. 3. A reference point for an electrical system. 4. The negative side of an electrical circuit or the negative side of a battery. See Earth Ground.

1 : the foundation or basis on which knowledge, belief, or conviction rests : a premise, reason, or collection of data upon which something (as a legal action or argument) relies for validity [sued .. [..]

In circuit theory the word 'ground' has several meanings.

A conductive connection between an electrical circuit and the earth or other large conducting body to serve as an earth, thus making a complete electrical circuit.

In electronics, the reference from which system signals are measured. The ground lead usually has "zero potential," or no electric charge, and also provides a path of least resistance to earth (as opposed to through an operator!) should a problem occur.

Describes the grounding scheme of an audio patch panel, whereby the shield of each circuit is isolated from the front panel and each other.

Describes the grounding scheme of an audio patch panel, whereby audio circuits have a common shield, isolated from the front panel and bussed to a ground connector on the rear panel.

Describes the grounding scheme of an audio patch panel, whereby each pair of audio circuits has shields common, but isolated from the front panel and adjacent circuits.

Same as Grounds Out, however, inserting a patchcord lifts the shield.

Same as Looped Ground, however, inserting a patchcord lifts the shield.

A connection between an electrical device and the Earth or at the voltage defined as zero (in the U.S., called ground; in the UK, called earth).

Ground is a term of varied meanings depending on the context in which it is used. In law, grounds refer to a rational motive, basis for a belief or conviction, for an action taken, such as a legal act [..]

(n) the solid part of the earth's surface(n) a rational motive for a belief or action(n) the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface(n) a relation that provides the fou [..]

 - 1. An electrical term meaning to connect to the earth. 2. A conducting connection, whether intentional or accidental by which an electric circuit, or equipment, is connected to the earth or some conducting body that serves in place of the earth.

A connection from an electrical circuit to the earth.

 The earth or any object that makes an electrical connection with the earth, which has an arbitrary zero potential energy level.

see earth.

An electrical connection to the earth.

A conducting connection, whether intentional or accidental, between an electrical circuit or equipment and the earth, or to some conducting body that serves in place of the earth.

A ground occurs when any part of a wiring circuit unintentionally touches a metallic part of the machine frame.

The reference potential of a circuit. In automotive use, the result of attaching one battery cable to the body or frame which is used as a path for completing a circuit in lieu of a direct wire from a [..]

Connection of one side of a circuit to the earth or a body that serves in place of the earth, through low impedance paths. Sometimes confused with bonding. Grounding should always conform to the Natio [..]

A conducting body (the earth or object connected to the earth) whose potential is zero and to which an electric circuit can be connected.

A conducting connection between an electrical circuit, or equipment, and the earth, or to some conducting body that serves in place of the earth.

Refers to electricity's habit of seeking the shortest route to earth. Neutral wires carry it there in all circuits. An additional grounding wire or the sheathing of the metal-clad cable or conduit—protects against shock if the neutral leg is interrupted.

(Anglo-Saxon, grund.)

A portion of the Earth's crust which may be submerged or above water, eg spoil ground, middle ground, swampy ground, landing ground.

conduction to the earth that acts as a neutral element

a conducting connection between an electrical circuit or device and the earth. A ground may be intentional, such as in the case of a safety ground, or accidental which may result in high overcurrents.

     The common return path for current in an electrical circuit.  Serves as a reference point for measuring all other potentials in a circuit.  Generally assumed to be at zero potential with respect to the earth.  Other than earth references may be used such as the chassis of an automobile (chassis ground) or some arbitrary point in a circuit (cir [..]

A connection, intentional or accidental, between an electrical circuit and the earth or some conduction body serving in the place of the earth.

A complete circuit accomplished through a conductive connection between an electrical circuit and the earth or another large conducting body.

A point of zero reference in electrical circuits to which all circuit voltages are compared. Also, to ground a device means to make connections to an earth ground for safety purposes.

A conducting connection, whether intentional or accidental, between an electrical circuit or equipment and the earth, or to some conducting body that serves in place of the earth.

An opaque white or coloured coating applied to the support as a base for the paint layers. The materials used for the ground vary.

A conducting connection, whether intentional or accidental, between an electrical circuit or equipment and the earth, or to some conducting body that serves in place of the earth.

A conducting path between an electrical circuit or equipment and the Earth. In alternating current systems, the purpose of grounding is for safety. If proper grounding is not maintained, risk of electrical shock, fires, and damage to appliances and motors greatly increases. A ground is often established using a conducting rod driven into the earth.

An intentional or accidental connection between an electric circuit or its housing and the ground (earth).

An electrical connection point that is common to either a metal chassis, a terminal, or a ground bus. Ground Loop

An electrical connection that is literally connected to "ground" (the earth) directly or indirectly so that any spurious electrical current developing within the circuit or light fixture can pass to the earth harmlessly.

Ground: An electrical connection to earth or some other conductor that is connected to earth. Sometimes the term “ground” is used in place of “common”, but such usage is not correct unless the connect [..]

The reference potential of a circuit. In automotive use, the result of attaching one battery cable to the body or frame of a vehicle that is used as a path for completing a circuit in lieu of a direct [..]

A term that describes anything having an electrical potential of zero relative to other points in a circuit. Most modern vehicles are designed around a negative ground system, with the metal frame bei [..]

An electrical conductor used as a common return for completing an electric circuit(s). Car batteries contain a ground terminal, usually the negative terminal.

Ground, also known as earth, negative or return. Ground carries electrical energy to complete the electrical circuit through a substitute for earth, in the case of a vehicle normally through the chass [..]

(bass) A repeating pattern, usually in the bass, over which a melody unfolds, as in Dido's lament from Purcell's Dido and Aeneas.

home, yard (4)

A conduction connection between an electrical circuit and the earth or other large conduction body to serve as an earth, thus making a complete electrical circuit.

A means for an electrical circuit to continue a path back to Earth (whether intentional or accidental).

The term used for running aground. The vessel has caught its hull on the sand/mud/debris below the surface.

To touch bottom.

The bed of the sea.

The bed of the sea.

the bed of the sea, lake or river

To touch bottom.

Ground, in the context of electronics, is the reference point for all signals or a common path in an electrical circuit where all of the voltages can be measured from. This is also called the common d [..]

An expression representing an electrical connection to earth or a large conductor that is at the earth's potential or neutral voltage.

the negative terminal of a battery or other power supply in a circuit; 0 volts. Also, any part of a circuit that is at 0 volts. Ground is the reference point in a circuit from which all other voltages [..]

(-) and high

n. "ground, foundation; earth, soil; material, fabric," s.v. ground OED. KEY: ground@n

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A conducting connection between an electric circuit and the earth or some other conducting body of zero potential with respect to the earth.

The touching of the bottom by a vessel. A serious grounding is called a stranding.

Slang term for the playing field.

If not otherwise qualified, ground means any electrical connection to earth, either directly through a facility ground network or through some intermediary grounding system such as an instrumentation [..]

Electrical circuits may be connected to ground (earth) for several reasons. In mains powered equipment, exposed metal parts are connected to ground to prevent contact with a dangerous voltage if electrical insulation fails. Connections to ground limit the build-up of static electricity when handling flammable products or when repairing electronic d [..]

coating material, usually white, applied to a support to make it ready for painting.

refers to a point of zero voltage or potential.

In electrical engineering, something that is connected to the Earth or at the voltage defined as zero (in the U.S., called ground; in the UK, called earth)

An intentional or accidental conducting path between an electrical system or circuit and the earth or some conducting body acting in place of the earth. A ground is often used as the common wiring poi [..]

electrical connection from panel to earth.

Of several meanings, it is the surface to which paint is applied as well as a coating material used in preparation of the surface to receive paint. For canvas, a ground of oil and white pigment is com [..]

1. An electrical connection to earth through an earth-electrode subsystem. (188) 2. In an electrical circuit, a common return path that usually (a) is connected to an earth-electrode subsystem and (b) is extended throughout a facility via a facility ground system consisting of the signal reference subsystem, the fault protection subsystem, and the [..]

1. A substance applied to a painting or drawing support in preparation for the pigmented material.

This is the surface which is applied to the SUPPORT as a foundation for the paint, usually Gesso, occasionally white paint. Some artists do not bother with a GROUND, painting directly on to the SUPPOR [..]

In etching and aquatint, an acid-resistant substance used to protect non-image areas of the plate from the action of acid. See hardground and softground. In mezzotint, it is the deep background produc [..]

A layer of opaque paint applied to a support to provide a suitable color and texture on which to draw or paint.

An opaque white or coloured coating applied to the support as a base for the paint layers. The materials used for the ground vary. Also, called a priming.

a thin layer of paint, applied to a support to make it ready for painting, can be white but I prefer to use a coloured ground.

In general, any surface covering of a plate or stone that the artist removes with various tools or chemical solutions to create an image. For instance, in etching, an acid-resistant coating applied to [..]

A coating applied to paper, canvas, board, panels or other surfaces before painting. There are a variety of different painting grounds available.

the base or surface to which a medium is applied.

a surface specially prepared for painting, perhaps with gesso or a layer of paint of even tone.

In electronics, a place (terminal) that has zero volts.

[GND] The point in a circuit used as a common reference point for measuring purposes. To connect some point of an electrical circuit or some item of electrical equipment to earth or to the conducting [..]

Zero voltage, or any point connected to the earth or "ground".

A conducting connection, either intentional or accidental, between an electric circuit or equipment and the Earth or some conducting body serving in place of the Earth.

The electrical neutral line having the same potential as the surrounding earth; the negative side of a direct current power system; the reference point for an electrical system. Further Reading

(1) An electrically neutral wire that has the same potential as the surrounding earth. Normally, a non-current-carrying circuit intended for safety. (2) A common reference point for an electrical system.