groundloop
nounUK /ˈɡraʊndluːp/
US /ˈɡraʊndlup/
A groundloop is when an airplane spins around on the ground by accident.
The pilot landed safely but the plane did a groundloop on the runway.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A loop of wire buried in the ground to carry electric current safely away.
The electrician buried a groundloop to protect the house from lightning.
3. A problem in an electrical system caused by two ground connections creating unwanted current.
The humming noise in the speakers was caused by a groundloop.
4. A circular path or track on the ground.
The runners followed a groundloop around the park.