# earthing

Pronunciation: say "UR-thing" US /ˈɝθɪŋ/, UK /ˈɜː(ɹ)θɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle of earth. — present participle and gerund of earth
   - Simple: Present participle of earth. Use this -ing form for something happening right now.
   - _The technician is earthing the metal frame to prevent a dangerous fault._
   - _Earthing the appliance correctly directs stray current safely into the ground._

## Noun

2. The practice of connecting with the earth's energy through bodily contact, such as walking barefoot, believed to improve health and vitality.
   - Simple: A practice of touching the ground with bare skin, said to take in the earth's energy and improve health.
   - _She swears that a few minutes of earthing each morning leaves her feeling more energetic._
   - _After a stressful week, he turned to earthing, kicking off his shoes for a long walk on damp grass._
3. Putting something into the ground, as when planting or burying it.
   - Simple: The act of putting something into the ground, such as planting or burying it.
   - _The earthing of the new shrubs was finished just before the rain arrived._
   - _Proper earthing of the young vines helps shield their roots through the cold months._

## Origin

**Meaning 1** — Formed from "earth" combined with the suffix "-ing".
**Meanings 2–3** — Formed from "earth" combined with the suffix "-ing".

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/earthing (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).