/ɡrɪd/
grid
BrE /ɡrɪd/
NAmE /ɡrɪd/
a pattern of straight lines, usually crossing each other to form squares
New York’s grid of streets
a frame of metal or wooden bars that are parallel or cross each other
➡ see also cattle grid
a pattern of squares on a map that are marked with letters or numbers to help you find the exact position of a place
The grid reference is C8.
(especially BrE)
a system of electric wires or pipes carrying gas, for sending power over a large area
the national grid (= the electricity supply in a country)
(in motor racing)
a pattern of lines marking the starting positions for the racing cars
(often the Grid) [sing.] (computing)
a number of computers that are linked together using the Internet so that they can share power, data, etc. in order to work on difficult problems
ˌoff the ˈgrid
(especially NAmE)
not using the public supplies of electricity, gas, water, etc.
The mountain cabin is entirely off the grid.
➡ see also off-the-grid