grid
|grid|
/ɡrɪd/
network of lines
Etymology
'grid' originates from the Old English word 'gridel,' which meant 'griddle' or 'gridiron.'
'gridel' transformed into the Middle English word 'gridiron,' and eventually became the modern English word 'grid.'
Initially, it meant 'a cooking surface,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a network of lines.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a network of lines that cross each other to form a series of squares or rectangles.
The city streets are laid out in a grid pattern.
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Noun 2
a system of electrical distribution serving a large area, especially by means of high-tension cables.
The power grid was down due to the storm.
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Noun 3
a pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines used as a reference for locating points on a map or chart.
The map uses a grid to help locate specific areas.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45