Meaning of GRIDIRON
| Pronunciation: | | 'grid`Iurn
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- [n] the playing field on which football is played
- [n] a cooking utensil of parallel metal bars; used to grill fish or meat
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| | See Also: | | athletic field, cooking utensil, cookware, field, football stadium, playing area, playing field | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \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.
2. (Naut.) An openwork frame on which vessels are placed for
examination, cleaning, and repairs.
{Gridiron pendulum}. See under Pendulum.
{Gridiron valve} (Steam Engine), a slide valve with several
parallel perforations corresponding to openings in the
seat on which the valve moves.
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