gridiron

[US]/'grɪdaɪən/
[UK]/ˈɡrɪdˌaɪən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a frame of metal bars for holding charcoal or other fuel, typically used for cooking over an open fire; a rectangular pattern or structure resembling a gridiron; a football field.
Word Forms
Pluralgridirons

Example Sentences

They laid the prisoner on the gridiron.

His name was on the gridiron at Westminster.

I've always laughed at the cover articles mentioned and all the crazy/intense wording they use - ripped, rock hard,gridiron,and all that, Being ectomorphic (tall and thin) myself.

Football is played on a gridiron.

The gridiron is marked with yard lines.

Players wear helmets and pads on the gridiron.

The team practiced on the gridiron all week.

The coach called a play from the gridiron.

Fans cheered from the stands overlooking the gridiron.

The quarterback threw a pass across the gridiron.

The team scored a touchdown on the gridiron.

The gridiron was muddy after the rain.

The players clashed on the gridiron during the game.

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