grillage
[
gril
-ij]
/ˈgrɪl ɪdʒ/
noun
1.
a framework of crossing beams used for spreading heavy loads over large areas.
Also called
grid
.
Origin
1770-80;
<
French;
see
grille
,
-age
Examples from the web for
grillage
The requirements for the construction of steel
grillage
footings are also covered in this section.
The building was constructed on a concrete base with steel
grillage
.
British Dictionary definitions for
grillage
grillage
/
ˈɡrɪlɪdʒ
/
noun
1.
an arrangement of beams and crossbeams used as a foundation on soft ground
Word Origin
C18: from French, from
griller
to furnish with a grille