Earthing vs. Grounding

Earthingnoun

The act or process of placing (something) in the earth; planting; burying

Earthingnoun

(holism) The process of connecting with the earth's energy, usually through bodily contact (e.g. walking barefoot), supposed to achieve health and vitality.

Earthingnoun

fastening electrical equipment to earth

Groundingnoun

Fundamental knowledge or background in a field or discipline.

Groundingnoun

The return to a fully conscious state after a psychedelic experience.

Groundingnoun

The collision of a ship with ground beneath the surface of the water.

Groundingnoun

The prevention of aircraft takeoff because of government action.

Groundingnoun

(electrical engineering) The interconnecting metal chassis/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.

Groundingnoun

The absorption of energy through visualized "roots" descending from oneself into the ground, using chi.

Groundingnoun

The act by which a child is grounded (forbidden from going out, using electronics, etc.).

Groundingnoun

The background of embroidery, etc.

Groundingnoun

The act, method, or process of laying a groundwork or foundation.

Groundingnoun

Elementary instruction; instruction in the basic concepts of a topic or skill.

Groundingnoun

The act or process of applying a ground, as of color, to wall paper, cotton cloth, etc.; a basis.

Groundingnoun

education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of knowledge;

Groundingnoun

fastening electrical equipment to earth