Definitions

1. noun

A metal grid, especially one used for cooking, consisting of bars or wires arranged in a grid-like pattern.

“The chef carefully placed the steak on the gridiron to cook it evenly.”

2. noun

The American football gridiron, a rectangular field with goal lines and yard lines marked on it.

“The quarterback led his team onto the gridiron, ready to start the game.”

3. noun

A grid or network of lines or paths used to represent a territory or area.

“The military used a gridiron to map out the enemy’s territory.”

4. verb

To cook or grill food on a gridiron.

“She learned how to gridiron steaks to perfection.”

5. verb

To arrange or display something in a grid or network.

“The artist decided to gridiron the painting to create a sense of depth.”