grid

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grid

A chef places the fish on a hot grid over glowing coals.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A framework of parallel or crossed bars: A structure consisting of evenly spaced horizontal and vertical lines that form squares or rectangles, often used for reference or organization.
    • A network of lines or channels: A system of intersecting lines, such as those used for distributing electricity, mapping, or urban planning.
    • A cooking utensil: A metal frame of parallel bars used for grilling food over heat.
    • An electrode in electronics: A device in a vacuum tube, placed between the cathode and anode, that controls the flow of electrons.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The city streets were laid out in a perfect grid. (The streets formed a regular pattern of intersecting lines.)
    • The national power grid delivers electricity across the country. (The network distributes electrical power.)
    • Place the fish on the grid over the hot coals. (Put the fish on the metal cooking frame.)
    • The engineer adjusted the grid voltage to control the tube's amplification. (The technician modified the electrode's electrical potential.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Off the grid": Not connected to public utilities, especially the electrical power network; living independently.
    • They built a cabin to live off the grid. (They constructed a home not reliant on public power systems.)
  • "On the grid": Connected to and using standard public infrastructure and services.
    • The new housing development will finally be on the grid next month. (The new houses will be connected to public utilities.)
  • "Grid reference": A set of numbers and letters that identify a specific location on a map using a grid system.
    • Find the treasure using the grid reference C4. (Locate the item based on its map coordinates.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Griddle (n): A flat, heated surface for cooking food like pancakes or burgers. (Note: This is a related cooking utensil but distinct from a 'grid'.)
  • Gridlock (n): A state of severe traffic congestion where intersections are blocked.
    • The accident caused total gridlock downtown.
  • Gridiron (n): A frame of metal bars for grilling; also, a field for American football marked with parallel lines.
    • He cooked steaks on the gridiron.
  • Gridded (adj): Marked with or divided into a grid.
    • Use the gridded paper for the graph.
Synonyms
  • Network: An interconnected system (e.g., a ).
  • Matrix: An arrangement of elements in rows and columns (often more abstract).
  • Lattice: A structure of crossed strips or bars with open spaces between them.
  • Rack: A framework for holding or displaying items (context-specific).
Related Phrases
  • Grid system: The complete layout or pattern of a grid.
    • The map's grid system makes navigation easy.
  • Smart grid: An modern electrical grid that uses digital technology to monitor and manage power flow efficiently.
    • The country is investing in a smart grid to reduce energy waste.
Related Idioms
  • A grid of streets: Describes an urban area with streets that intersect at right angles.
    • Manhattan is famous for its grid of streets.
grid

A chef places the fish on a hot grid over glowing coals.

Noun
  1. a cooking utensil of parallel metal bars; used to grill fish or meat
  2. an electrode placed between the cathode and anode of a vacuum tube to control the flow of electrons through the tube
  3. a perforated or corrugated metal plate used in a storage battery as a conductor and support for the active material
  4. a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region
  5. a pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines

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