noun
- the process of connecting electrical equipment to the ground for safety
Usage: technical; British English
verb
- present participle of earth: connecting to the ground electrically
Usage: technical; British English
Examples
- Proper earthing of the electrical system prevents dangerous shocks.
- The electrician checked the earthing connection before turning on the power.
- Earthing the metal frame reduces the risk of electrocution.
- The building code requires earthing for all major appliances.
- He was earthing the new outlet when the power went out.
- Earthing provides a safe path for electrical current to flow.