English Dictionary
◊ GRID
grid
n 1: a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is
distributed throughout a region [syn: {power system}, {power
grid}]
2: a network of horizontal and vertical lines that provide
coordinates for locating points on an image [syn: {reference
grid}]
3: an electrode placed between the cathode and anode of a
vacuum tube to control the flow of electrons through the
tube [syn: {control grid}]
4: a utensil of parallel metal bars; used to grill fish or meat
[syn: {gridiron}]
English Computing Dictionary
◊ DID YOU MEAN GID?
gid
1. {group identifier}.
2. {global index}.
(1997-01-30)