gridiron
Translation
gridiron, grill, American football field
Examples
He placed the steaks on the hot gridiron.
He placed the steaks on the hot gridiron.
The team fought hard on the gridiron.
The team fought hard on the gridiron.
Grammar Patterns
on the gridiron on the metal frame for cooking He placed the steaks on the hot gridiron.
on the gridiron (metaphor) on the American football field The team fought hard on the gridiron.
Similar Words
Synonyms: grill, grate, barbecue
Etymology
A combination of 'grid' and 'iron'. It literally means an iron grid.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'iron grid' for grilling. The lines on an American football field look like a grid, hence the nickname.