grid

[ grid ]

noun

1. a grating of crossed bars; gridiron.
2. Electricity.
   1. a metallic framework employed in a storage cell or battery for conducting the electric current and supporting the active material.
   2. a system of electrical distribution serving a large area, especially by means of high-tension lines.
3. Electronics. an electrode in a vacuum tube, usually consisting of parallel wires, a coil of wire, or a screen, for controlling the flow of electrons between the other electrodes.
4. Surveying. a basic system of reference lines for a region, consisting of straight lines intersecting at right angles.
5. a network of horizontal and perpendicular lines, uniformly spaced, for locating points on a map, chart, or aerial photograph by means of a system of coordinates.
6. Architecture. a rectangular system of coordinates used in locating the principal elements of a plan.
7. grillage.
8. Football. gridiron ( def 1 ).

grid

/ ɡrɪd /

noun

1. See gridiron
2. a network of horizontal and vertical lines superimposed over a map, building plan, etc, for locating points
3. a grating consisting of parallel bars
4. the grid
   the national network of transmission lines, pipes, etc, by which electricity, gas, or water is distributed
5. short for national grid
6. Also calledcontrol grid electronics
   1. an electrode situated between the cathode and anode of a valve usually consisting of a cylindrical mesh of wires, that controls the flow of electrons between cathode and anode See also screen grid suppressor grid
   2. ( as modifier )

      the grid bias

7. See starting grid
8. a plate in an accumulator that carries the active substance
9. any interconnecting system of links

   the bus service formed a grid across the country

10. Northern English dialect word for face

Derived Forms

• ˈgridded, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of grid¹

First recorded in 1830–40; short for gridiron

Word History and Origins

Origin of grid¹

C19: back formation from gridiron

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. off grid. See off-grid. Also off the grid.

Example Sentences

Eventually quantum computers would help with a range of tasks including "logistics problems such as cargo freight distribution on aircraft or routing of telecoms signals or stored energy throughout the national grid", he said.

From BBC

We had a British top three on the grid and the race on Sunday was kind of more of the same, really great vibes.

From BBC

Leclerc's brilliant drive after starting 19th on the grid kept the tension high - had anything happened to Norris' car, Ferrari would have clinched the title.

From BBC

His team-mate Charles Leclerc will start at the back, qualifying 13th after having his fastest lap time in second qualifying deleted for exceeding track limits, and with a 10-place grid penalty to come.

From BBC

Such complementarity will become ever more important as variable renewable energy sources account for a greater proportion of power entering the grid, she says.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• framework
• network