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- DictionaryGrid/ɡrid/
noun
- 1. a framework of spaced bars that are parallel to or cross each other; a grating: "the metal grids had been pulled across the foyer"
- 2. a network of lines that cross each other to form a series of squares or rectangles: "a grid of tree-lined streets"
verb
- 1. put into or set out as a grid: "the fen is gridded by intersecting dykes"
noun. ˈgrid. 1. : grating. 2. a (1) : a perforated or ridged metal plate used as a conductor in a storage battery. (2) : an electrode consisting of a mesh or a spiral of fine wire in an electron tube. (3) : a network of conductors for distribution of electric power. also : a network of radio or television stations. b.
a system of wires for supplying electricity across a large region, country, etc.: The national grid is one of the world's largest utilities. [ U ] IT. → grid computing. [ C ] a pattern or structure made from horizontal and vertical lines crossing each other to form squares:
a network of horizontal and vertical lines superimposed over a map, building plan, etc, for locating points. a grating consisting of parallel bars. the grid. the national network of transmission lines, pipes, etc, by which electricity, gas, or water is distributed. short for national grid.
a system of wires for supplying electricity across a large region, country, etc.: The national grid is one of the world's largest utilities. [ U ] IT. → grid computing. [ C ] a pattern or structure made from horizontal and vertical lines crossing each other to form squares:
1. See gridiron. 2. (Architecture) a network of horizontal and vertical lines superimposed over a map, building plan, etc, for locating points. 3. a grating consisting of parallel bars.
A grid is a network of intersecting parallel lines, whether real or imaginary. Most American streets are laid out in a grid pattern, meaning the streets intersect at right angles and form a pattern of squares when viewed from above.
A grid is something which is in a pattern of straight lines that cross over each other, forming squares. On maps the grid is used to help you find a particular thing or place.
(especially British English) a system of electric wires or pipes carrying gas, for sending power over a large area. the national grid (= the electricity supply in a country) the development of the country’s electricity grid. Power can be fed from wind generators into the electricity grid system. see also national grid.
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023 How to use grid in a sentence The sound of birds, quail, even doe, make a wild grid of noise.
a system of electric wires or pipes carrying gas, for sending power over a large area the development of the country's electricity grid. (in motor racing) a pattern of lines marking the starting positions for the racing cars He has been put in the front row of the starting grid.
