gridiron

gridiron
[ˈgrɪdʌɪən]
noun
  1. a frame of parallel bars or beams, typically in two sets arranged at right angles, in particular
    格状结构,尤指
    ■a frame of parallel metal bars used for grilling meat or fish over an open fire
    (在明火上烤肉或鱼用的)烤架
    ■a frame of parallel beams for supporting a ship in dock
    (船坞里支撑船舶用的)樑架
    ■(in the theatre) a framework over a stage supporting scenery and lighting
    (剧院中舞台上方的)布景支架
  2. a field for American football, marked with regularly spaced parallel lines
    橄榄球球场
    ■[mass noun](N. Amer.)the game of American football
    (北美)橄榄球运动
    [as modifier]the national gridiron season.
    全国橄榄球赛季。
  3. another term for grid (in sense2)
    同 grid (义项2)
语源
  1. Middle English gredire, alteration of gredile 'griddle' by association with iron
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