grid

noun

1. a pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines

Definition categories: thought, form, pattern, shape

2. a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region

Definition categories: man–made, facility, installation

3. a perforated or corrugated metal plate used in a storage battery as a conductor and support for the active material

Definition categories: man–made, plate

4. an electrode placed between the cathode and anode of a vacuum tube to control the flow of electrons through the tube

Definition categories: man–made, electrode

5. a cooking utensil of parallel metal bars; used to grill fish or meat

Similar word(s): gridiron

Definition categories: man–made, cookware

verb

1. To mark with a grid.

2. To assign a reference grid to.