1 a pattern of straight lines, usually crossing each other to form squares:
New York's grid of streets
2 a frame of metal or wooden bars that are parallel or cross each other
seealsoCATTLEGRID
3 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.
4 (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) * the development of the country's electricity grid
5 (in motor racing) a pattern of lines marking the starting positions for the racing cars:
He has been put in the front row of the starting grid.
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