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1. | [ noun ] (physics,electronics,electricity) an electrode placed between the cathode and anode of a vacuum tube to control the flow of electrons through the tube | |
Synonyms: | control_grid | |
Related terms: | electrode tube | |
2. | [ noun ] a network of horizontal and vertical lines that provide coordinates for locating points on an image | |
Synonyms: | reference_grid | |
Related terms: | network network | |
3. | [ noun ] (electricity) a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region | |
Synonyms: | power_grid power_system | |
Related terms: | facility infrastructure power_station power_line electric_main | |
4. | [ noun ] (food) a cooking utensil of parallel metal bars; used to grill fish or meat | |
Synonyms: | gridiron | |
Related terms: | cooking_utensil | |
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