1. Ustensile de cuisine qui est fait de plusieurs verges de fer parallèles, attachées ŕ quelque distance l'une de l'autre, et sur lequel on fait rôtir de la viande ou du poisson.
2. Instrument de supplice consistant en une grille de métal sur laquelle on étendait la victime pour la tenir au-dessus d'un feu.
1. An oven or part of a stove used for broiling.
2. Flesh of a small young chicken, not over 2 l/2 pounds, suitable for broiling.
ETYM Old Eng. gredire, gredirne, from the same source as Eng. griddle, but the ending was confused with Eng. iron. Related to Griddle.
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1. A field on which one plays American football.
2. A grated iron utensil for broiling flesh and fish over coals.
3. An openwork frame on which vessels are placed for examination, cleaning, and repairs.
Alternate name for American football. SYN. grid iron.