grillage

(gril′ij)

noun

a framework of beams laid crosswise, used as a support or foundation, as for a building on soft ground

Origin: Fr, wirework, grating, frame < grille: see grille

See grillage in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A network or frame of timber or steel serving as a foundation, usually on ground that is wet or soft.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: , from Old French, trellis

Origin: , from greille, gridiron; see grill

Learn more about grillage

grillage in a sentence

link/cite print suggestion box

More from YD