GRIDIRON


Meaning of GRIDIRON in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' grid- ˌ ī (- ə )rn

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English gredire, alteration of gridel, gredil griddle

Date: 14th century

1 : a grate for broiling food

2 : something consisting of or covered with a network

3 : a football field

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