grand
grand
- n the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
- n a piano with the strings on a horizontal harp-shaped frame; usually supported by three legs
- s of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
in the grand manner
collecting on a grand scale - s of or befitting a lord
- s rich and superior in quality
- s extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
- s of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
a grand purpose - s large and impressive in physical size or extent
the bridge is a grand structure - s the most important and magnificent in adornment
grand ballroom
grand staircase - s used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person
- Testimony begins in front of a grand jury in the investigation into whether the identity of CIA operative Valerie Plame was improperly leaked to the press.
- Roger Clinton's subpoena requires him to appear before the grand jury on April 20.
- Rove corrected himself in a later grand jury session.