grid

Pluralgrids

Formsgrids, gridding, gridded

1. 1
   nouncountable

   A pattern of equal-sized squares or rectangles arranged in straight rows and columns.

   Like the little squares on graph paper, all the same size in neat rows.

   The crossword grid had fifteen squares across and fifteen down.

   She drew a grid on the paper to plan the seating chart.

   Similarlattice, matrix

2. 2
   nouncountable

   The network of wires and stations that carries electricity to homes and businesses.

   Like a network of roads carrying cars, but it carries electricity to every home.

   A storm knocked out the grid for three whole days.

   Their cabin runs on solar panels and is not connected to the grid.

   Similarnetwork

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3. 3
   nouncountable

   A pattern of crossing lines that splits a map into squares so places are easy to find.

   Like the labeled rows and columns that help you find the right seat in a theater.

   We used the grid on the map to find the campsite quickly.

   Each square in the map's grid is labeled with a letter and a number.

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4. 4
   nouncountable

   A set of parallel metal bars with spaces between them, much like a grate.

   Like the bars of an oven shelf with gaps between them.

   He laid the steaks across the grid over the hot coals.

   The drain was covered by a metal grid that caught the leaves.

   Similargrating, grate, grille, gridiron

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5. 5
   nouncountable

   A pattern that covers a flat surface with shapes that fit together with no gaps, like a honeycomb.

   Like the way bathroom tiles fit together to cover the whole wall.

   The floor was covered with a grid of six-sided tiles.

   Bees build their comb as a tight grid of little cells.

   Similartessellation, tiling, lattice

6. 6
   nouncountable

   The set of marked starting spots where racers line up at the start of a race.

   Like the lanes lined up at the start of a running race.

   He started the race from the back of the grid.

   The fastest driver takes the top spot on the grid.

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7. 7
   verbtransitive

   To draw a pattern of crossing lines over something.

   Like drawing the lines that turn a blank sheet into graph paper.

   Before painting, artists often grid the canvas to copy an image accurately.

   She gridded the photo to enlarge it square by square.

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8. 8
   verbtransitive

   To give a map or area a system of lines and numbers for finding places.

   The team will grid the new survey area next week.

   Once they gridded the region, locating each site became simple.

9. 9
   nouncountable

   A group of many computers linked together to share work and solve big problems faster.

   Like many people each doing a small part of a giant job at the same time.

   The research lab built a grid to crunch huge amounts of data.

   Thousands of home computers joined the grid to help the project.

   Similarnetwork, cluster

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    nouncountable

    An open framework high above a stage where lights and equipment are hung.

    Like a climbing frame at a playground, but hung high above the stage.

    The crew climbed up to the grid to adjust the spotlights.

    Heavy lamps hung from the grid above the actors.

    Similargridiron

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