grillage

See also: grillagé

English

Etymology

Originated 1770–80 from French grillage.

Noun

grillage (plural grillages)

  1. A foundation of crisscrossing timber or steel beams, usually for spreading heavy loads over large areas.

References


French

Etymology 1

Originated 1730s from grille + -age.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡʁi.jaʒ/

Noun

grillage m (plural grillages)

  1. trellis (of wire or plastic); wire netting
    • Le grillage n'est pas assez serré. The trellis is not tight enough.
Derived terms

Verb

grillage

  1. first-person singular present indicative of grillager
  2. third-person singular present indicative of grillager
  3. first-person singular present subjunctive of grillager
  4. first-person singular present subjunctive of grillager
  5. second-person singular imperative of grillager

Etymology 2

Originated 1740's from griller + -age.

Noun

grillage m (plural grillages)

  1. grilling.
    • Le grillage des saucisses est à point. The sausages are grilled to medium-rare.

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