grill
noun
- 1
A grating; a grid of wire or a sheet of material with a pattern of holes or slots, usually used to protect something while allowing the passage of air and liquids. Typical uses: to allow air through a fan while preventing fingers or objects from passing; to allow people to talk to somebody, while preventing attack.
- 2
On a vehicle, a slotted cover as above, to protect and hide the radiator, while admitting air to cool it.
- 3
A cooking device comprising a source of radiative heat and a means of holding food under it; a broiler in US English
- 4
A cooking device comprising a source of radiative and convective heat and a means of holding food above it; a barbecue.
“I put some peppers and mushrooms on the grill to go with dinner.”
- 5
Food (designed to be) cooked on a grill.
“a packet of frozen cauliflower cheese grills”
- 6
A grillroom; a restaurant serving grilled food.
“These coupons will get you a discount at Johnny's Bar and Grill.”
- 7
A type of jewelry worn on the front teeth.
- 8
(by extension) The front teeth regarded collectively.
verb
- 1
To cook (food) on a grill; to barbecue.
“Why don't we get together Saturday and grill some burgers?”
- 2
To cook food under the element of a stove or only under the top element of an oven – broil, salamander.
- 3
To interrogate; to question aggressively or harshly.
“The police grilled him about his movements at the time of the crime.”
- 4
To feel very hot; to swelter.
- 5
To stamp or mark with a grill.
verb
- 1
To make angry; provoke; incite.
- 2
To terrify; make tremble.
- 3
To tremble; shiver.
- 4
To snarl; snap.
noun
- 1
Harm.
adjective
- 1
Harsh, rough, severe; cruel.
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