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grillage

[ gril-ij ]
/ ˈgrɪl ɪdʒ /

noun

a framework of crossing beams used for spreading heavy loads over large areas.

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Also called grid.

Origin of grillage

From French, dating back to 1770–80; see origin at grille, -age

Words nearby grillage

grigri, grike, Grikwa, grill, grillade, grillage, grille, grilled, griller, grillery, grillion
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Example sentences from the Web for grillage

  • Each arch ring was reinforced by a grillage of longitudinal and transverse rods.

    Concrete Construction|Halbert P. Gillette

  • The grillage is filled solidly with concrete and flushed smooth on top to receive the brickwork of the chimney.

    The New York Subway|Anonymous

British Dictionary definitions for grillage

grillage
/ (ˈɡrɪlɪdʒ) /

noun

an arrangement of beams and crossbeams used as a foundation on soft ground

Word Origin for grillage

C18: from French, from griller to furnish with a grille
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