A conducting connection with the earth, whereby the earth is made part of an electrical circuit.
To connect with the ground so as to make the earth a part of an electrical circuit.
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.
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
The zero voltage reference point. The part of the system that carries away unwanted signals. The part that protects against electric shock.
1. The common return path for electric current in a system, component, or vehicle. 2. A reference point connected to or assumed to be at zero potential with respect to the earth. 3. The lowest possible voltage potential in a circuit.
Ground and Earth are often assumed to be the same thing, but they are not. Earth is for electrical safety, while Ground is the point of zero voltage in a circuit or system.
("ground the club", "grounding the club") the act of touching the club to the ground (earth). Example: "A few professional players don't ground their club on any shot." or "Grounding the club in a hazard will cost you a two stroke penalty.
a metallic connection with the earth to establish ground (or earth) potential HAHO high altitude, high opening
The common return path that is the zero voltage reference level for the equipment or system.
A conducting connection – which may or may not be intentional – between an electrical circuit or equipment and the earth, can be via some conducting body that leads to the earth
The term given to anything having an electrical potential of zero. Most modern vehicles are designed around a negative ground system, with the metal frame being the vehicle's ground.
Used by line workers to ground electrical conductors to prevent accidental electrocution when working on lines.
A voltage reference point in a system that has a zero voltage potential.
The lowest possible voltage potential in a circuit. In electrical terms, a ground is the desirable return circuit path. Ground can also be undesirable and provide a shortcut path for a defective electrical circuit.
An intentional or accidental connection between an electric circuit or its housing and the ground (earth).
To connect to the earth or some conductor which takes the place of the earth.
Electrical connection of a circuit to a point designated as having zero potential.
An electrical term used to describe a terminal or connection where electric current drains to earth.
Connecting the Earth to electrical equipment with a conductor. This is done so current overloads (perhaps due to a lightning strike) can be safely diverted to the Earth.
(1) The point in a circuit used as a common reference point for measuring purposes. (2) To connect some point of an electrical circuit or some item of electrical equipment to earth or to the conducting medium used in lieu thereof.
an electrical conductor connected to the ground/earth
Any zero-voltage point. Earth is considered a zero voltage grounding point.
voltage reference level in a circuit, typically connected to earth ground at some point.
A large conducting body, such as the Earth, used as a common return for an electric circuit. The metal part of the vehicle structure in a single-wire system. A term sometimes used for short circuit.
connect to a ground; "ground the electrical connections for safety reasons"
a region of approximately zero voltage
An electrical conductor used as a common return for completing an electric circuit(s). Car batteries contain a ground terminal, usually the negative terminal.
The term given to a connection with an electrical potential of zero. Used as the return path for current flow. The amount of current that flows in the "positive" side of a circuit must also flow in the "ground" side as well.
The electrically neutral part of a circuit, often referred to in terms of 0 volts.
A reference potential in an electrical system.
The connection of electrical components to the earth and/or each other for the purposes of dissipating static charge or protecting against a short circuit or lightning.
An electrical connection to the earth, generally through a ground rod.
The practice of connecting one Wire of an Electrical Circuit to the earth electrically through a Wire and Ground Rod.
1. A reference voltage level established in an electrical system for comparison with other voltages. Usually chosen so that 0 V corresponds to the voltage of a metal chassis, a ground terminal or bus, or the earth. 2. Any point in an electrical system at the ground voltage level, usually 0 V.
Refers to the fact that electricity always seeks the shortest possible path to the earth. Neutral wires carry electricity to ground in all circuits. An additional grounding wire, or the sheathing of metal-clad cable or conduit, protects against shock from a malfunctioning device. Home Improvement Encyclopedia
In aircraft use, the result of attaching one battery cable to the body or airframe which is used as a path for completing a circuit in lieu of a direct wire from a component.
The electrical potential where voltage is zero or at a minimum. Connecting one side of the electric system and metallic surfaces of electric systems to ground potential prevents shocks by bleeding the voltage down to a safe level.
A large conducting body (as the earth) used as a common return for an electric circuit and as a zero potential (voltage). Earth ground is a conductor connection to the earth (a conductor actually driven into the ground) giving a common potential for circuits. Equipment is often grounded for safety factors to prevent accidental electrocution.
A conducting connection between an electrical circuit and the earth or other large conducting body to serve as an electrical ground, thus making a complete electrical circuit.
In electronics, a place (terminal) that has zero volts.
For safety reasons, electrical systems in the USA have a wire connected to earth ground at the service entrance. This "ground" wire is run along with the two current carrying wires.
A mass such as the earth, a ship or vehicle hull, capable of supplying or accepting a large electrical charge. See Soft Ground &/or Hard Ground Go back to the MENU Go to END
A connection, intentional or accidental, between an electrical circuit and the earth or some conducting body (e.g. chassis) serving in place of earth.
The conducting mass of the earth having zero potential.
a neutral reference for electrical potential, generally the potential of the Earths crust
a conducting connection that by which an electric circuit or equipment is connected to the earth to establish and maintain a reference potential level. the voltage reference point in a circuit.
Can be used as a verb or noun. As a verb it means to connect in some way to either earth or to a conductor which serves in place of the earth. Sometimes used when the more accurate term would be "bond." Paradoxically, it is not the earth connection which protects a circuit from a "ground fault," but a solid connection back to the transformer neutral.
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 being the vehicle's ground.
The reference node, which has a potential of zero.
The rods in the ground which are connected to the ground terminal on the energizer. The ground collects the pulse through the earth when an animal touches the live wire and completes the circuit.
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 ground network.
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 conductor that leads directly, or through other conductors, to the earth.
A connection between an electrical circuit and the earth. Appliances should be grounded, or the electricity may flow through YOU to get to the ground.
A connection, either intentional or inadvertent, between an electrical circuit and the earth.
Electrical connection that is made to earth (or to some conductor that is connected to earth).
a connection to earth or an earth counterpoise
The connection between an electrical circuit and a conducting body either directly, or eventually into 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.
A reference potential, used as a common return for an electrical or electronic circuit and from which signal and power voltages are measured.
The ground is an arbitrarily decided point whose voltage is taken as zero. In many situations, equipment is connected physically to the actual, dirt ground, so that voltage is taken as zero--hence the name. In England the term "earth" is used, for the same reason. To be "grounded" means to be connected to a place that is maintained at the ground voltage.
Electrically speaking, this is a neutral point that can absorb excess electricity. Often it is the ground itself (as in the ground you stand on), but it...
A conducting connection, whether intentional or accidental, by which an electric circuit or equipment is connected to earth, or to some conducting body that serves in place of earth.
A reference point at zero potential with respect to the earth. In an electronic circuit it is the common return path for electric current. A conducting connection between the earth and an electrical circuit or electrical equipment. Also, the negative side of DC power supply.
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 point or reference in a circuit.
An electrical term meaning to connect to the earth or other large conducting body to serve as an earth, thus making a complete electrical circuit. Sometimes at zero potential or voltage.
The electrical connection to earth through an earth electrode subsystem. This connection is extended throughout the facility via the facility ground system, consisting of the signal reference subsystem, the fault protection subsystem, and the lightning protection subsystem.
In electrical terms, ground is the safe point of discharge of unwanted static electricity. Ground represents “zero electrical potential.†When something is grounded, it’s neutral; it has no charge. Attaching a conductive floor to ground ensures that the static charges will be diverted to the earth through the conductive floor system. Typical grounds include: electrical conduit, building steel, copper bus bars and steel rods buried in the earth.
A wire that ultimately transmits unwanted electrical current harmlessly to the earth to prevent damage to electrical components.
The zero-voltage reference used to signify a negative connection.
Electrical term referring to connecting to the earth or large conducting body to serve as earth.
A metallic connection with the earth to establish zero potential.
Safely connected to a neutral body, like the earth, which can absorb a stray electrical charge.
A conducting connection between an electrical circuit and the earth or other large conducting body to serve as an earth thus making complete electrical circuit. Back to Menu
1.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 earth. 2. The position or portion of an electrical circuit at zero potential with respect to the earth. 3. A conducting body, such as the earth or the hull of a steel ship, used as a return path for electric currents and as an arbitrary zero reference point.
Bonding the neutral of an AC system, to EARTH (portable use) or to the neutral of a utility power system (standby power use). It is vitally important to understand proper grounding for standby systems. See article 250-5 in National Electric Code, for further details.
A conducting connection, whether intentional or accidental, between an electrical circuit and the earth, or to some conducting body that serves in place of earth. See ground rod.
Refers to a point of (usually) zero voltage, and can pertain to a power circuit or a signal circuit. In car audio, the single most important factor to avoid unwanted noise is finding and setting a good ground.
A conductor connected between a circuit and the soil.
A term used in electrical work in referring to the earth as a conductor or as the zero of potential. For safety purposes, circuits are grounded while any work is being done on or near a circuit or piece of equipment in the circuit; this is usually called protective or safety grounding.
The part of an electric circuit connected to the earth that has a zero potential. Most electric switches have ground connections.
This term is used to define an electrical connection which is normally common to the chassis of a device or earth ground.
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.
A complete circuit accomplished through a conductive connection between an electrical circuit and the earth or another large conducting body.
1. The electrical neutral line having the same potential as the surrounding earth. 2. The negative side of DC power supply. 3. Reference point for an electrical system.
A ground is a conducting connection, between an electric circuit or equipment and earth, or to some conducting body which serves in place of' the earth.
In an audio component the metal chassis is called the ground, whether or not it is connected to the actual ground. One of the signal leads is usually connected to ground, as is one of the power supply leads. Ground is therefore sometimes called a "common".
A connection between a device or circuit and the earth or some device serving as the earth.
Object that can carry electricity and is touching the earth. Electricity always wants to find a path to ground, or a grounded object through which it can travel to get to the earth.
An object that makes an electrical connection with the earth, to safely complete an electrical circuit. For example, one terminal of the battery is wired to the metal frame of the vehicle to utilize the frame as a path for returning electric current to the battery and thus completing the electrical circuit. All U.S. vehicles are "negative ground" - because the negative termina I is wired to the frame of the car. In some countries, this is called "negative earth."
when one or more conductors contact the earth, causing the electricity to flow out of the circuit into the earth.
An electrical connection point that is common to either a metal chassis, a terminal, or a ground bus.
An electrically neutral wire having the same potential as the surrounding earth. Provides a reference point for an electrical system. Half Duplex: Refers to a communications system or equipment capable of communications in both directions, but only one at a time.
The third prong on any wall receptacle connected to safety ground, where energy is discharged in emergency conditions.
physical electrical connection to the earth
A connection between electrical circuits and the earth.
Reference point selected to represent zero voltage levels or to serve as the common electrical return path for all circuitry within a system.
A connection, intentional or accidental, between an electrical circuit and the earth or some conduction body serving in the place of the earth.
Main body of the earth whick is considered to be at a zero electric potential. The ground itself and any conductor connected to it are termed at zero potential.
An electrical line with the same electrical potential as the surrounding earth. Electrical systems are usually grounded to protect people and equipment from shocks due to malfunctions. Also called "safety ground".
The earth or any object that makes an electrical connection with the earth, which has an arbitrary zero potential energy.
electricity always seeks the shortest path to earth. Neutral wires carry electricity to the ground in all circuits. An electrical panel must have a ground connected to either the copper cold water line or a rod driven in the ground.
A non-current carrying metallic connection to earth. All 120v circuits must be grounded - 12v circuits do not. The green wire on a 120v circuit is typically the ground.
1. The common return path for electric current in electronic equipment. Called electrical ground. 2. A reference point connected to or assumed to be at zero potential with respect to the earth.
The safety electrical connection to earth or to surrounding exposed metalwork.
The term given to anything having an electrical potential of zero. In a car this refers to the vehicle's chassis, which is connected to the negative terminal of the battery. This is called a negative ground system.
The point of an electric circuit that is at a zero volt potential with respect to the earth.
An electrical connection to earth that has a zero voltage or another conductor connected to earth.
A connection from an electrical circuit to the earth.
A point, usually of zero voltage, used as a reference for other voltages.
A conducting connection to earth or to some other large conducting object. Its purpose is to maintain an earth potential on the conductors connected to it, and to conduct the ground current to and from the earth.
An electrical line with the same electrical potential as the chassis of the vehicle, most commonly negative 12 volts DC.
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 earth. The mass is capable of supplying or accepting a large electrical charge.
Terminal of battery that is connected to the metal framework of the vehicle so that the frame acts as a conductor of electricity. In North America, the negative terminal is grounded. In British terms, it is called "Earth." Also see cam-ground piston.
In power distribution systems, ground refers to earth ground. It is important at high power levels mainly for safety reasons. Within a manufacturing plant, it generally refers to conduit or machine frame ground. In electronic systems, it refers to the electronic chassis or enclosure ground or to DC common.
The surface of the earth, particularly the solid surface.
A large conducting body, such as the earth that is used as a common return for an electric circuit and as an arbitrary point of zero potential. Common safety practice is to connect to earth through a ground connection or connections of sufficiently low impedance and having adequate ampacity to prevent the creation of voltages which could result in hazards to equipment or persons.
Electrically neutral contact point.
In electric circuits, the common or reference point. Prev Page Next Page
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