grid Meaning & Definition
What Does Grid Mean?
Grid is a noun that means A rectangular array of squares or rectangles of equal size, such as in a crossword puzzle. It can also mean A tiling of the plane with regular polygons; a honeycomb. As a verb, it means To mark with a grid.
Quick Facts About Grid
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɡɹɪd/ |
| Synonyms | gridiron, power grid and control grid |
| Plural | grids |
| Verb forms | grids, gridding, gridded |
Grid Definition (Noun)
- A rectangular array of squares or rectangles of equal size, such as in a crossword puzzle.
- A tiling of the plane with regular polygons; a honeycomb.
- A system for delivery of electricity, consisting of various substations, transformers and generators, connected by wire.
- A system or structure of distributed computers working mostly on a peer-to-peer basis, used mainly to solve single and complex scientific or technical problems or to process data at high speeds (as in clusters).
- A method of marking off maps into areas.
- The pattern of starting positions of the drivers for a race.
- The third (or higher) electrode of a vacuum tube (triode or higher).
- A battery-plate somewhat like a grating, especially a zinc plate in a primary battery, or a lead plate in a secondary or storage battery.
- A grating of parallel bars; a gridiron.
- An openwork ceiling above the stage or studio, used for affixing lights etc.
- A bicycle.
Grid as a Verb
- To mark with a grid.
- To assign a reference grid to.
- To enter in a grid.
On the SAT, to answer a grid-in question, you grid in your answer by filling out the ovals.
Synonyms of Grid
Grid synonyms and antonyms →Grid in a Sentence
On the SAT, to answer a grid-in question, you grid in your answer by filling out the ovals.
Word Forms & Grammar
grid (plural grids)
grid (third-person singular simple present grids, present participle gridding, simple past and past participle gridded)
Words That Rhyme With Grid
Origin of Grid
Back-formation or clipping of griddle or gridiron. Doublet of grate and grill.
Questions People Ask About Grid
Is grid a noun or a verb?
Grid is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for grid?
Words with a similar meaning to grid include gridiron, power grid and control grid. See the full list of grid synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of grid?
The plural of grid is grids.
What is the past tense of grid?
The past tense of grid is gridded. The present participle is gridding.