grid

• Ensemble de lignes parallèles ou de structures régulièrement espacées, servant à organiser des données, distribuer de l'énergie, ou constituer une trame pour un dessin ou une mise en page.

A network of evenly spaced parallel lines, bars, or structures, often used for organizing data, distributing power, or as a framework for design.

1. Network of linesA2formal

   A pattern of intersecting horizontal and vertical lines forming squares or rectangles.

   Grille (de lignes)

   • The city streets are laid out in a grid pattern.
   • She plotted the points on a coordinate grid.
   • The map uses a grid to help locate specific areas.

   Synonymescrisscrossgratinggrillelatticematrixmeshnetworkweb

2. Electrical networkB1formal

   A system of interconnected power lines and stations for distributing electricity.

   Réseau électrique

   • The power grid failed during the storm.
   • Solar panels feed energy back into the national grid.
   • Engineers are upgrading the city's electrical grid.

   Synonymespower grid

3. Starting position (racing)B1formal

   The starting positions of cars in a race, arranged in rows.

   Grille de départ

   • The driver qualified in pole position on the grid.
   • The cars lined up on the grid for the final race.
   • He moved up three places on the starting grid.