gridiron

• 名词，指带有平行线条的球场，用于美式橄榄球，也指这项运动本身。

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.

   橄榄球场

   • 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.

   同义词fieldfootball fieldgrid

2. B2informalamericansport

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

   美式橄榄球

   • 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.

   同义词american footballfootballpigskin

3. Cooking grateC1formalculinary

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

   烤架

   • 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.

   同义词grategridgrill