grid

Noun
  1. A pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines (synset 105940298)
    is a type of: form, pattern, shape - a perceptual structure
    subtypes:
    • reference grid - a pattern of horizontal and vertical lines that provide coordinates for locating points on an image or a map
    • amsler grid - a pattern of small boxes that is used for self-monitoring by patients who have age-related macular degeneration
  2. A system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region (synset 104003385)
    is a type of: facility, installation - a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
    has:
    is a part of: base, infrastructure - the stock of basic facilities and capital equipment needed for the functioning of a country or area
    same as: power grid, power system
  3. A perforated or corrugated metal plate used in a storage battery as a conductor and support for the active material (synset 103463685)
    is a type of: plate - a sheet of metal or wood or glass or plastic
    is a part of: accumulator, storage battery - a voltaic battery that stores electric charge
    same as: storage-battery grid
  4. An electrode placed between the cathode and anode of a vacuum tube to control the flow of electrons through the tube (synset 103463484)
    is a type of: electrode - a conductor used to make electrical contact with some part of a circuit
    is a part of: electron tube, thermionic tube, thermionic vacuum tube, thermionic valve, tube, vacuum tube - electronic device consisting of a system of electrodes arranged in an evacuated glass or metal envelope
    same as: control grid
  5. A cooking utensil of parallel metal bars;
    Used to grill fish or meat (synset 103463354)
    is a type of: cooking utensil, cookware - a kitchen utensil made of material that does not melt easily; used for cooking
    same as: gridiron

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