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gridiron

UK/'gridaiәn/US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

An iron grate used for broiling food over a fire; an American football playing field

烤架;(美式)橄榄球场

v.

To mark or cover with a pattern of crossing lines

用交叉线标记;划分格状

Root Breakdown

Native English
gridironother
=gridiron

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The chef placed steaks on the gridiron to cook them quickly.

  • 2.

    The football gridiron was marked with white lines every five yards.

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