grid

A pattern of crossing lines that forms equal squares or rectangles.

• Draw a grid on the paper.
• Write one number in each square of the grid.
• The photos are arranged in a grid.

Similar words: lattice

Common phrases: square grid, crossword grid, grid layout

The connected wires and equipment that carry electricity to homes and other buildings.

• The storm damaged the power grid.
• This village is connected to the national grid.
• Our solar panels send extra electricity to the grid.

How to use it: connect something to the grid (They connected the new house to the grid.)

Similar words: power network

Common phrases: power grid, national grid, electricity grid

Lines dividing a map into numbered or named areas so you can find places.

• Use the grid to find the village.
• Each square on this map’s grid has a number.
• The rescue team asked for our grid reference.

Common phrases: map grid, grid reference, grid coordinates

To cover a surface with crossing lines that form squares or rectangles.

• Grid the paper before drawing.
• She gridded the map into equal squares.
• We need to grid the survey area.

Common phrases: grid a map, grid the paper, grid a surface