grounded
electrically connected to the earth. providing a path for the flow of electricity to preventaccidental energizing.
grounding
1) 11. the act of creating a path for an electrical current to reach the earth (earthing. in British English). 2) adj. having a path for an electrical current to reach the earth (earthing. in British English).
ground-to-conductor clearance
in an electric utility system. the clearance or distance between live or energized conductors and the ground. In the United States. these clearances are specified in the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).