ground electrical connection
1ground — [1] ► NOUN 1) the solid surface of the earth. 2) land of a specified kind: marshy ground. 3) an area of land or sea with a specified use: fishing grounds. 4) (grounds) an area of enclosed land surrounding a large house. 5) (grounds …
2Ground (electricity) — In electrical engineering, ground or earth may be the reference point in an electrical circuit from which other voltages are measured, or a common return path for electric current, or a direct physical connection to the Earth. A typical earthing… …
3Ground loop (electricity) — In an electrical system, a ground loop usually refers to a current, generally unwanted, in a conductor connecting two points that are supposed to be at the same potential, often ground, but are actually at different potentials. Ground loops… …
4Electrical connector — Back of an audio amplifier features a variety of electrical connectors An electrical connector is an electro mechanical device for joining electrical circuits as an interface using a mechanical assembly. The connection may be temporary, as for… …
5ground — ground1 noun 1》 the solid surface of the earth. ↘land of a specified kind: marshy ground. ↘an area of land or sea with a specified use: fishing grounds. ↘(grounds) an area of enclosed land surrounding a large building. ↘Brit. the… …
6ground — I. noun Usage: often attributive Etymology: Middle English, from Old English grund; akin to Old High German grunt ground Date: before 12th century 1. a. the bottom of a body of water b. plural (1) sediment 1 (2) ground c …
7ground — The earth or soil. An electrical term, meaning an object of metal buried in the earth whereby an electrical connection is made with the earth. A point a reason; support for a cause of action. The basis for taking a step in an action for example,… …
8ground return — i. The reflection from the ground as displayed and/or recorded as an image. This normally appears as clutter on a radarscope. See ground clutter. ii. In a radio receiver, the direct electrical connection between a circuit or component and the… …
9ground clamp — noun : a metal strip for making electrical connection with a ground (as a water pipe) …
10Electrical wiring (United States) — Electrical wiring in general refers to conductors used to carry electricity and their accessories. General aspects of electrical wiring as used to provide power in or to buildings and structures, commonly referred to as building wiring, are… …
