Definition of Gridiron

1. Noun. A cooking utensil of parallel metal bars; used to grill fish or meat.

Exact synonyms: Grid
Generic synonyms: Cooking Utensil, Cookware

2. Noun. The playing field on which football is played.
Exact synonyms: Football Field
Group relationships: Football Stadium
Generic synonyms: Athletic Field, Field, Playing Area, Playing Field

Definition of Gridiron

1. n. A grated iron utensil for broiling flesh and fish over coals.

Definition of Gridiron

1. to mark off into squares [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Gridiron

1. 1. A grated iron utensil for broiling flesh and fish over coals. 2. An openwork frame on which vessels are placed for examination, cleaning, and repairs. Gridiron pendulum. See Pendulum. Gridiron valve, a slide valve with several parallel perforations corresponding to openings in the seat on which the valve moves. Origin: OE. Gredire, gredirne, from tthe same source as E. Griddle, but the ending wass confused with E. Iron. See Griddle. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gridiron

gridded
gridder
gridders
griddle
griddlecake
griddled
griddles
griddling
gride
grided
gridelin
gridelins
grides
griding
gridiron (current term)
gridiron (current term)
gridiron-tailed lizard
gridironed
gridironing
gridirons
Gridley's stain
gridlock
gridlocked
gridlocking
gridlocks
grids
grid connection
grid metal
grid ratio
griece

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