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Definition of groundprox

groundprox

/ˈɡɹaʊndˌpɹɑːks/
ground · prox
Plural:groundproxes
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• noun

1

An informal term for an aircraft's ground proximity warning system (GPWS), or the automated auditory alert it generates to warn pilots of an impending collision with terrain.

Example

"The pilot immediately initiated a steep climb the moment the groundprox blared its automated pull-up warning in the cockpit."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Strictly used in aviation parlance and flight simulation communities to describe terrain warning systems; it is highly informal and rarely encountered outside these specific contexts.

• Nearby Words

ground skink
ground snake
groundhog
groundprox
groundsel
grouper
grouse

Word Origin & Etymology

An aviation jargon clipping and portmanteau of 'ground proximity,' referring specifically to the Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS) installed in aircraft.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Groundprox. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/groundprox
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