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    Rejilla (en. Rack)

    /reˈxiʝa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An element consisting of a series of crossed bars, mainly used in construction and design.
    The fan's grid allows air to circulate easily.
    La rejilla del ventilador permite que el aire circule fácilmente.
    A device used to filter or allow the passage of certain objects while stopping others.
    The drain's grid prevents large objects from blocking the pipe.
    La rejilla del desagüe impide que los objetos grandes obstruyan la tubería.
    A structure placed over a surface to hold or protect something.
    We placed a grid over the grill to cook the vegetables.
    Colocamos una rejilla sobre la parrilla para cocinar las verduras.

    Etymology

    From the diminutive of 'reja', which comes from the Latin 'regia', meaning 'grid' or 'mesh'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To put a grid
    To place an object to filter or protect.
    poner una rejilla
    Ventilation grid
    Structure that allows the passage of air in a ventilation system.
    rejilla de ventilación
    Security grid
    Mesh that protects an entrance or a window.
    rejilla de seguridad

    Related Words

    Bar
    A similar element, but generally more robust and used in agriculture or gardening.
    reja
    Mesh
    A structure of intertwined wire used for fencing or filtering.
    malla
    Filter
    A device that allows the passage of certain elements while retaining others.
    filtro

    Slang Meanings

    Grid used to describe something that is restricted or blocked.
    That neighborhood has grids at all entrances.
    Ese barrio tiene rejillas en todas las entradas.