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gridiron

noun grid·iron \ˈgrid-ˌī(-ə)rn\

: a metal grid for cooking food over a fire

: the field on which American football is played

Full Definition of GRIDIRON

: a grate for broiling food

: something consisting of or covered with a network

: a football field

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Middle English gredire, alteration of gridel, gredil griddle

First Known Use: 14th century

GRIDIRON Defined for Kids

noun grid·iron \ˈgrid-ˌī-ərn\

: a grate for cooking food over a fire

: a football field

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