Grid

n.	1.	A grating of thin parallel bars, similar to a gridiron.
	2.	(Elec.) A plate or sheet of lead with perforations, or other irregularities of surface, by which the active material of a secondary battery or accumulator is supported.
	3.	(Electronics) a mesh or coil of fine wire in an electron tube, connected to the circuit so as to regulate the current passing through the tube.
	4.	any network of crossing horizontal and vertical lines; - they are used, for example, as reference coordinates to locate objects or places on a map.
	5.	anything resembling a grid{4}, as the Manhattan street grid. See also gridlock.
	6.	a network of connected conductors for distributing electrical power, especially one using high-tension lines for wide geographic distribution of power; as, the Northeast power grid.
	7.	(Football) the gridiron.

Noun	1.	grid - a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region Synonyms: power grid, power system
	2.	grid - a network of horizontal and vertical lines that provide coordinates for locating points on an image Synonyms: reference grid
	3.	grid - an electrode placed between the cathode and anode of a vacuum tube to control the flow of electrons through the tube Synonyms: control grid
	4.	grid - a cooking utensil of parallel metal bars; used to grill fish or meat Synonyms: gridiron

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