01 n. A grating of thin parallel bars, similar to a gridiron.
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A grating of thin parallel bars, similar to a gridiron.
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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.(Elec.)
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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.(Electronics)
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any network of crossing horizontal and vertical lines; -- they are used, for example, as reference coordinates to locate objects or places on a map.
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anything resembling a grid{4}, as the Manhattan street grid. See also gridlock. See: gridlock
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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.
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