noun
- A pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines.
- A system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region.
- synonyms: power system, power grid
- A perforated or corrugated metal plate used in a storage battery as a conductor and support for the active material.
- synonyms: storage-battery grid
- An electrode placed between the cathode and anode of a vacuum tube to control the flow of electrons through the tube.
- synonyms: control grid
- A cooking utensil of parallel metal bars; used to grill fish or meat.
- synonyms: gridiron
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