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inferriata — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • grid noun A pattern of evenly spaced lines crossing to form squares, such as on graph paper or a map.
  • gridiron noun An instrument of torture on which people were secured before being burned by fire.
  • rail noun A horizontal bar used as a support or barrier, or one of the metal bars that trains run on.
  • trellis noun A frame of latticed wood or metal used to support climbing plants.

Senses

inferriata is used for these senses in English:

  • grid A rectangular array of squares or rectangles of equal size, such as in a crossword puzzle.
  • gridiron Any object resembling the rack or grate. [from 15th c.]
  • portcullis A gate in the form of a grating which is lowered into place at the gateway of a castle, a fort, etc.
  • rail A horizontal bar extending between supports and used for support or as a barrier; a railing.
  • trellis An outdoor garden frame that can be used for partitioning a common area.

grid — full definition

  1. noun A pattern of evenly spaced lines crossing to form squares, such as on graph paper or a map.
  2. noun The network of power lines, substations, and generators that delivers electricity across a region.
  3. noun The marked-off starting positions for competitors at the beginning of a race.

gridiron — full definition

  1. noun An instrument of torture on which people were secured before being burned by fire.
  2. noun An iron rack or grate used for broiling meat and fish over coals.

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