Gridiron (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. a football field.
  2. a utensil consisting of parallel metal bars on which to broil meat or other food.
  3. any framework or network resembling a gridiron.
  4. a structure above the stage of a theater, from which hung scenery and the like are manipulated.
verb (used with object)
  1. to mark off into squares or design with a network of squares.
noun
  1. a utensil of parallel metal bars, used to grill meat, fish, etc
  2. any framework resembling this utensil
  3. a framework above the stage in a theatre from which suspended scenery, lights, etc, are manipulated
    • the field of play in American football
    • an informal name for American football
    • (as modifier)
Gridiron (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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