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gridiron |
2 definitions found 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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