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   ground , v. t. [imp. & p. p. grounded; p. pr. & vb. n. grounding.]
   To lay, set, or run, on the ground.
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   To found; to fix or set, as on a foundation, reason, or principle; to furnish a ground for; to fix firmly.
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   Being rooted and grounded in love.
   Eph. iii. 17.
   
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   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 
   
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   To instruct in elements or first principles.
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   (Elec.) To connect with the ground so as to make the earth a part of an electrical circuit.
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   (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.
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   To forbid (a pilot) to fly an airplane; -- usually as a disciplinary measure, or for reasons of ill health sufficient to interfere with performance.
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   To forbid (aircraft) to fly; -- usually due to the unsafe condition of the aircraft or lack of conformity to safety regulations; as, the discovery of a crack in the wing of a Trijet caused the whole fleet to be grounded for inspection.
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   To temporarily restrict the activities of (a child), especially social activity outside the house; -- usually for bad or unsatisfactory conduct; as, Johnny was grounded for fighting at school and can't go to the movies for two weeks.
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   Grounding, n.
   The act, method, or process of laying a groundwork or foundation.
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   Hence: [Nominalized form of ground{3}, v. t.] Elementary instruction; instruction in the basic concepts of a topic or skill.
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   The act or process of applying a ground, as of color, to wall paper, cotton cloth, etc.; a basis.
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