ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Grillage

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Grillage is a noun meaning A foundation of crisscrossing timber or steel beams, usually for spreading heavy loads over large areas.

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

Workers laid foundations of immense timbers in crisscrossed layers following Root's 'grillage' principle.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include groundsill, rebar, trestle, footplate, eggcrate, grate.

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