what3words

what3words grid-section Endpoint

Returns the what3words three-metre grid for a specified bounding box as JSON or GeoJSON, suitable for map overlays.

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https://developer.what3words.com/public-api/docs#grid-section

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apis.yml Raw ↑ 
aid: what3words:grid-section
name: what3words grid-section Endpoint
description: Returns the what3words three-metre grid for a specified bounding box as JSON or GeoJSON,
  suitable for map overlays.
humanURL: https://developer.what3words.com/public-api/docs#grid-section
baseURL: https://api.what3words.com/v3/grid-section
tags:
- Grid
- GeoJSON
tags_raw:
- Grid
- GeoJSON
- Endpoint
properties:
- type: Documentation
  url: https://developer.what3words.com/public-api/docs#grid-section