a pattern or structure made from horizontal and vertical lines crossing each other to form squares

A metal grid had been placed over the hole to prevent people from falling in. 在洞口铺了一个铁格栅，以免有人跌入。

In Barcelona the streets are laid out in/on a grid system. 巴塞罗那的街道是棋盘式的布局。

See also: gridiron

a system of wires through which electricity is connected to different power stations across a region

the national grid 全国输电网

a pattern of squares with numbers or letters used to find places on a map

a pattern of lines marking the start of the track in motor racing (= a sport of racing very fast and powerful cars around a track)

In all, 26 drivers will be on the starting grid tomorrow. 明天总共有 26 名车手将在起跑线上。