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gridiron

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  1. gridiron (noun)
  2. gridiron pendulum (noun)
  3. gridiron-tailed lizard (noun)

grid·iron

noun \ˈgrid-ˌī(-ə)rn\

Definition of GRIDIRON

1
: a grate for broiling food
2
: something consisting of or covered with a network
3
: a football field
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Examples of GRIDIRON

  1. The book recounts his many moments of glory on the gridiron.

Origin of GRIDIRON

Middle English gredire, alteration of gridel, gredil griddle
First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with GRIDIRON

cast-iron, pig iron, pump iron, steam iron, wrought iron

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