ground rod

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ground rod [′grau̇nd ‚räd]

(electricity)

A rod that is driven into the earth to provide good grounding.

ground rod

A metal rod or pipe which is driven into the ground to provide an electrical connection to the earth. Usually, the deeper the rod is driven beneath the earth’s surface, the lower its electric resistance to ground.

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