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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Gridiron \Grid"i`ron\, n. [OE. gredire gredirne from the same
source as E. griddle, but the ending was confused with E.
iron. See {Griddle}.]
1. A grated iron utensil for broiling flesh and fish over
coals.
2. (Naut.) An openwork frame on which vessels are placed for
examination, cleaning, and repairs.
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
gridiron
n 1: a utensil of parallel metal bars; used to grill fish or meat
[syn: {grid}]
2: the playing field on which football is played [syn: {football
field}]
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