grid Meaning, Definition & Usage

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

WordNet


Grid noun
Definitions
  1. A grating of thin parallel bars, similar to a gridiron.

Webster 1913