grid

UK
/ɡrɪd/
US
/ɡrɪd/

Translations

gridnoun
grids
pl
UK
/ɡrɪd/
US
/ɡrɪd/
The city streets are laid out in a grid pattern.
Les rues de la ville sont disposées selon une grille.
quadrillageDisposition régulière de lignes formant des carrés ou des rectangles.
The city streets are laid out in a grid pattern.
Les rues de la ville sont disposées selon un quadrillage.
réseauEn particulier pour la distribution électrique.
The power grid was down due to the storm.
Le réseau électrique a été hors service à cause de la tempête.
gridverb
gridded
Past Simple
gridded
Past Participle
gridding
Gerund
UK
/ɡrɪd/
US
/ɡrɪd/
quadrillerMettre en forme de grille.
The city planners decided to grid the streets to improve traffic flow.
Les urbanistes ont décidé de quadriller les rues pour améliorer la circulation.
Additional translations
électrifierPour l’alimentation par un réseau électrique.
Synonyms
gridadjective
UK
/ɡrɪd/
US
/ɡrɪd/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to or involvement with a grid (e.g., "grid power", "grid reference").
raccordéSurtout dans l’expression de l’alimentation électrique.
Many rural homes still lack grid electricity.
De nombreuses maisons rurales ne sont toujours pas raccordées au réseau électrique.
grideverb

grid

Past Simple

grid
Past Simple
grid
Past Participle
griding
Gerund
UK
/ɡraɪd/
US
/ɡraɪd/
grincersens littéraire ou vieilli ; pour un bruit dur, aigu et désagréable
The rusty gate grided as it swung open.
Le portail rouillé grinça en s’ouvrant.
Additional translations
raclerpour un frottement sonore et âpre
entailleremploi littéraire ou vieilli ; pour une entaille ou une taille portée avec une arme

Definitions

gridnoun
A network of lines that cross each other to form a series of squares or rectangles.
The city streets are laid out in a grid pattern.
A framework of spaced bars that are parallel to or cross each other; a grating.
The grill on the barbecue is a metal grid.
A system of electrical distribution serving a large area, especially by means of high-tension cables.
The power grid was down due to the storm.
A pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines that form squares, used as a reference for locating points.
The map uses a grid to help locate specific areas.
gridverb
To set out or arrange in a grid pattern.
The city planners decided to grid the streets to improve traffic flow.
To supply with a grid, especially an electrical grid.
The new housing development will be gridded with electricity by the end of the year.
gridadjective
Relating to, using, or supplied by a grid, especially an electrical or coordinate grid.
Many rural homes still lack grid electricity.
grideverb
To make a harsh, grating sound.
The rusty gate grided as it swung open.
To scrape or grind with a harsh noise.
The metal chair legs grided against the concrete floor.
To cut, pierce, or wound with a sharp weapon; to slash.
The blade grided through the tough leather with a single stroke.