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gridiron

grid·i·ron [ gríd rn ] (plural grid·i·rons)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. grating: a structure consisting of parallel bars

2. sports football field: a field marked with parallel white lines, on which football is played

3. sports football: the game of football ( informal )

4. household 
Same as  grill1n (sense 2)


5. theater structure above stage: a structure of beams or bars above a theater stage from which lighting and scenery are suspended

[13th century. Alteration of griddle, by association with iron]
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