Gridiron

n.	1.	A grated iron utensil for broiling flesh and fish over coals.
	2.	(Naut.) An openwork frame on which vessels are placed for examination, cleaning, and repairs.
	3.	(Sport) A football field; - so called because of the resemblance of the parallel marked yard lines to a gridiron{1}. Gridiron pendulum See under Pendulum. Gridiron valve (Steam Engine) a slide valve with several parallel perforations corresponding to openings in the seat on which the valve moves.

Noun	1.	gridiron - a cooking utensil of parallel metal bars; used to grill fish or meat Synonyms: grid
	2.	gridiron - the playing field on which football is played Synonyms: football field

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