grids

Meanings

Noun

• a pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines
• a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region
• a perforated or corrugated metal plate used in a storage battery as a conductor and support for the active material
• an electrode placed between the cathode and anode of a vacuum tube to control the flow of electrons through the tube
• a cooking utensil of parallel metal bars; used to grill fish or meat
• plural of grid

Verb

• third-person singular simple present indicative of grid

Synonyms

control grid, grid, gridiron, power grid, power system, storage-battery grid