grid·i·ron (gr d    rn)n. 1. Football a. The field of play. b. The game itself. 2. A metal structure high above the stage of a theater, from which ropes or cables are strung to scenery and lights. 3. a. A flat framework of parallel metal bars used for broiling meat or fish. b. An object resembling such a framework. [Middle English gridirne, alteration (influenced by iren, irne, iron) of gridere, alteration of gridel; see griddle.] |
gridiron [ˈgrɪdˌaɪən]
n
1. (Cookery) a utensil of parallel metal bars, used to grill meat, fish, etc.
2. any framework resembling this utensil
3. (Performing Arts / Theatre) a framework above the stage in a theatre from which suspended scenery, lights, etc., are manipulated
4. (Team Sports / American Football)
a. the field of play in American football
b. an informal name for American football
c. (as modifier) a gridiron hero Often shortened to grid
[C13 gredire, perhaps variant (through influence of ire iron) of gredile griddle]
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| Noun | 1. |  gridiron - a cooking utensil of parallel metal bars; used to grill fish or meatcooking utensil, cookware - a kitchen utensil made of material that does not melt easily; used for cooking |
| 2. |  gridiron - the playing field on which football is playedfootball stadium - a stadium where football games are held athletic field, playing area, playing field, field - a piece of land prepared for playing a game; "the home crowd cheered when Princeton took the field" |
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