- gridiron grid·iron n
- ['ɡrɪdˌaɪən]
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grid·iron — /ˈgrıdˌajɚn/ noun, pl irons [count] 1 : a metal grid for cooking food over a fire 2 US, informal : the field on which American football is played The book recounts his many moments of glory on the gridiron. often used before another noun … Useful english dictionary
Gridiron — may refer to: * Gridiron (cooking), type of grill that can be used to cook meat or other food over a fire; most of the other usages derive from this term due to their fancied resemblance * Gridiron plan, in urban planning, a system that describes … Wikipedia
Gridiron — Grid i ron, n. [OE. gredire, gredirne, from the same source as E. griddle, but the ending was confused with E. iron. See {Griddle}.] 1. A grated iron utensil for broiling flesh and fish over coals. [1913 Webster] 2. (Naut.) An openwork frame on… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Gridiron pendulum — Gridiron Grid i ron, n. [OE. gredire, gredirne, from the same source as E. griddle, but the ending was confused with E. iron. See {Griddle}.] 1. A grated iron utensil for broiling flesh and fish over coals. [1913 Webster] 2. (Naut.) An openwork… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Gridiron valve — Gridiron Grid i ron, n. [OE. gredire, gredirne, from the same source as E. griddle, but the ending was confused with E. iron. See {Griddle}.] 1. A grated iron utensil for broiling flesh and fish over coals. [1913 Webster] 2. (Naut.) An openwork… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
gridiron — [grid′ī΄ərn] n. [ME gredirne, folk etym. on irne (see IRON) < gredire, var. of gredil: see GRIDDLE] 1. a framework of metal bars or wires on which to broil meat or fish; grill 2. any framework or network resembling a gridiron ☆ 3. a football… … English World dictionary
gridiron — grid·iron … English syllables
grid — grid, griddle, gridiron It would be natural to assume that grid was the original word, griddle (‘a circular iron plate that is heated by a fire or by other means for baking, toasting, etc.’) a diminutive of it, and gridiron (‘a cooking utensil of … Modern English usage
gridiron — grid, griddle, gridiron It would be natural to assume that grid was the original word, griddle (‘a circular iron plate that is heated by a fire or by other means for baking, toasting, etc.’) a diminutive of it, and gridiron (‘a cooking utensil of … Modern English usage
grid|i|ron — «GRIHD Y uhrn», noun, verb. –n. 1. a framework of parallel iron bars or wires for broiling, usually with a handle. 2. any frame or structure like this, such as a frame for supporting a ship that is being repaired. 3. a football field. 4. a… … Useful english dictionary
gridiron — /grid uy euhrn/, n. 1. a football field. 2. a utensil consisting of parallel metal bars on which to broil meat or other food. 3. any framework or network resembling a gridiron. 4. a structure above the stage of a theater, from which hung scenery… … Universalium
