Associations to the word «Gridiron»

GRIDIRON, noun. An instrument of torture on which people were secured before being burned by fire. [from 13th c.]

GRIDIRON, noun. An iron rack or grate used for broiling flesh and fish over coals. [from 14th c.]

GRIDIRON, noun. Any object resembling the rack or grate. [from 15th c.]

GRIDIRON, noun. (nautical) An openwork frame on which vessels are placed for examination, cleaning, and repairs.

GRIDIRON, noun. (American football) The field on which American football is played. [from 19th c.]

GRIDIRON, noun. (uncountable) American football.

GRIDIRON, noun. (Australia and New Zealand) A generic term for American and Canadian football, particularly when used to distinguish from other codes of football.

GRIDIRON, noun. A cooking utensil of parallel metal bars; used to grill fish or meat.

GRIDIRON, noun. The playing field on which football is played.