gril·lage
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Definition of grillage
1
: a framework of timber or steel for support in marshy or treacherous soil
2
: a framework for supporting a load (such as a column)
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“Grillage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grillage. Accessed 26 Feb. 2021.
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The first known use of grillage was in 1776
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