gridiron

• Существительное, обозначающее поле с параллельными линиями, используемое для американского футбола, или сам вид спорта.

A noun referring to a field marked with parallel lines used for American football, or the sport itself.

1. Football fieldB2informalamericansport

   A field used for American football, marked with parallel lines resembling a grid.

   Футбольное поле

   • The team practiced on the gridiron every morning.
   • He scored his first touchdown on the high school gridiron.
   • The stadium's gridiron was in perfect condition for the championship game.

   Synonymsfieldfootball fieldgrid

2. B2informalamericansport

   The sport of American football itself, often used as a metonym.

   Американский футбол

   • He has been playing gridiron since college.
   • Gridiron is one of the most popular sports in the United States.
   • The documentary explores the history of gridiron in America.

   Synonymsamerican footballfootballpigskin

3. Cooking grateC1formalculinary

   A metal framework of parallel bars used for broiling or grilling food over a fire.

   Решётка для гриля

   • Place the steaks on the gridiron over the hot coals.
   • The chef cleaned the gridiron after grilling the fish.
   • A cast-iron gridiron gives the meat perfect sear marks.

   Synonymsgrategridgrill