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[janrei]

16d. frame for supporting a ship in dock (4,4) ?r??, ?r?n

[scorpiojo]

Grid iron

[scorpiojo]

gridiron
ˈɡrɪdʌɪən/
noun
noun: gridiron; plural noun: gridirons
1.
a frame of parallel bars or beams, typically in two sets forming a grid, in particular:
a frame of parallel metal bars used for grilling meat or fish over an open fire.
a frame of parallel beams for supporting a ship in dock.
(in the theatre) a framework over a stage supporting scenery and lighting.

[janrei]

Thank you scorpiojo. However if that is correct, I now have o?d?a? as the answer to my question about group or set of eight.

[scorpiojo]

Ogdoad

[scorpiojo]

ogdoad
ˈɒɡdəʊad/
nounrare
a group or set of eight.

[janrei]

Thanks again scorpiojo. I'd never have got that one

[scorpiojo]

You're welcome.