Look up: grid

1. Grid
   nickname for class 56 locomotives
   Found on http://www.scot-rail.co.uk/page/Glossary
   
   
2. Grid
   See electrical grid.
   Found on http://www1.eere.energy.gov/solar/solar_
   
   
3. Grid
   Grid was old British slang for a bicycle.
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4. Grid
   Grid was old British slang for a bicycle.
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5. GRID
   acronym: Global Resource Information Database (UNEP)
   Found on http://cdiac.ornl.gov/pns/acronyms.html#
   
   
6. Grid
   Also 'Coordinate System'. A coordinate system that projects the earth on a flat surface, using square zones for position measurements.
   Found on http://www.navtechgps.com/glossary.html
   
   
7. Grid
   To map and measure a site, and to position individual finds, a large or smaller grid is often placed over the site. Such a grid can be made of aluminium framing or other material. Photo.
   Found on http://www.abc.se/~pa/uwa/glossary.htm
   
   
8. Grid
   1) The arrangement of wooden or metal slats above which are mounted the pulley blocks of the flying system. 2) The system of trusses and bars from which lanterns are hung. (Concert)
   Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contrib
   
   
9. Grid
   The planimetric frame of reference e.g. The National Grid.
   Found on http://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/oswebsit
   
   
10. grid
    [n] - a network of horizontal and vertical lines that provide coordinates for locating points on an image 2. [n] - an electrode placed between the cathode and anode of a vacuum tube to control the flow of electrons through the tube 3. [n] - a cooking utensil of parallel metal bars
    Found on http://www.webdictionary.co.uk/definitio
    
    
11. Grid
    Many designs are conveniently based on a grid so that alignments are easily managed. For a schematic the grid may be 0.05 inch to match a small multiple of typical component tag pitch. For PCB design a grid might be half the typical pin spacing to easily facilitate a single track between pads.
    Found on http://www.vutrax.co.uk/glossary.htm
    
    
12. Grid
    A rectangular layout of straight lines used for locating points on a plan. (Grid lines for stanchion layout.)
    Found on http://www.corusconstruction.com/en/desi
    
    
13. Grid
    A systematic division of a page into areas to enable designers to ensure consistency. The grid acts as a measuring guide and shows text, illustrations and trim sizes.
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20829
    
    
14. grid
    a kind of geotextile composed of yarns, threads, strips, etc. bound or layered or intertwined; the structure is open i.e. the dimensions of openings give greater area than do those of the threads Category: Building industry • an arrangement of parallel lines at right angles to one anothe...
    Found on http://www.mijnwoordenboek.nl/definition
    
    
15. Grid
    The completed assembly of main and cross tees in a suspended ceiling system before the ceiling panels are installed. Also the decorative slats (munton) installed between glass panels.
    Found on http://www.rookinspections.com/glossary/
    
    
16. Grid
    A framework or pattern of horizontal and vertical parallel lines that usually cross at right angles to each other. When applied to street layouts this is called a grid-plan.
    Found on http://www.virtualani.org/glossary/index
    
    
17. Grid
    To make a strobe light to appear directional, like the light of the sun, a grid is used. It is basically a black honeycomb pattern that is placed in front of the flash head to cause a directional effect and minimize spillage of light causing a diffusion effect. Also called a Gobo or a Cookie.
    Found on http://www.rodsmith.org.uk/photographic%
    
    
18. Grid
    Grid noun A grating of thin parallel bars, similar to a gridiron.
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/G/57
    
    
19. Grid
    Grid noun (Electricity) A plate or sheet of lead with perforations, or other irregularities of surface, by which the active material of a secondary battery or accumulator is supported.
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/G/57
    
    
20. grid
    An electric utility's system for distributing power. ... (05 Dec 1998) ...
    Found on http://www.mondofacto.com/facts/dictiona
    
    
21. grid
    gridiron noun a cooking utensil of parallel metal bars; used to grill fish or meat
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22. grid
    noun a network of horizontal and vertical lines that provide coordinates for locating points on an image
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23. grid
    noun an electrode placed between the cathode and anode of a vacuum tube to control the flow of electrons through the tube
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24. grid
    a series of lines drawn on a map, usually crossing at right-angles, to help readers locate specific points on the map
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25. grid
    (grid) a grating. in radiology, a device consisting essentially of a series of narrow lead strips closely spaced on their edges and separated by spacers of low density material; used to reduce the amount of scattered radiation reaching the x-ray film. a chart with horizontal and perpendicular...
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