grid
grid /gr'ɪd/ (grids)
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A grid is something which is in a pattern of straight lines that cross over each other, forming squares. On maps the grid is used to help you find a particular thing or place.
...a grid of ironwork.
...a grid of narrow streets...
Many canals were built along map grid lines.
see also cattle grid
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A grid is a network of wires and cables by which sources of power, such as electricity, are distributed throughout a country or area.
...breakdowns in communications and electric power grids.
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The grid or the starting grid is the starting line on a car-racing track.
The Ferrari of Alain Prost will be second on the grid.cat|tle grid (cattle grids)
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A cattle grid is a set of metal bars in the surface of a road which prevents cattle and sheep from walking along the road, but allows people and vehicles to pass. (BRIT; in AM, use cattle guard)
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A grid is something which is in a pattern of straight lines that cross over each other, forming squares. On maps the grid is used to help you find a particular thing or place.
...a grid of ironwork.
...a grid of narrow streets...
Many canals were built along map grid lines.
see also cattle grid
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A grid is a network of wires and cables by which sources of power, such as electricity, are distributed throughout a country or area.
...breakdowns in communications and electric power grids.
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The grid or the starting grid is the starting line on a car-racing track.
The Ferrari of Alain Prost will be second on the grid.cat|tle grid (cattle grids)
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A cattle grid is a set of metal bars in the surface of a road which prevents cattle and sheep from walking along the road, but allows people and vehicles to pass. (BRIT; in AM, use cattle guard)