grill

B1
Pronunciation
/ɡɹɪl/
/ɡɹɪl/
Noun
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

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 Definition

On a vehicle, a slotted cover as above, to protect and hide the radiator, while admitting air to cool it.

3 Definition

A cooking device comprising a source of radiative heat and a means of holding food under it; a broiler in US English

4 Definition

A cooking device comprising a source of radiative and convective heat and a means of holding food above it; a barbecue.

Example Sentences
  • I put some peppers and mushrooms on the grill to go with dinner.
5 Definition

Food (designed to be) cooked on a grill.

Example Sentences
  • a packet of frozen cauliflower cheese grills
6 Definition

A grillroom; a restaurant serving grilled food.

Example Sentences
  • These coupons will get you a discount at Johnny's Bar and Grill.
7 Definition

A type of jewelry worn on the front teeth.

Synonyms
fronts golds
8 Definition

(by extension) The front teeth regarded collectively.

9 Definition

Harm.

Verb
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

To cook (food) on a grill; to barbecue.

Example Sentences
  • Why don't we get together Saturday and grill some burgers?
2 Definition

To cook food under the element of a stove or only under the top element of an oven – broil, salamander.

3 Definition

To interrogate; to question aggressively or harshly.

Example Sentences
  • The police grilled him about his movements at the time of the crime.
4 Definition

To feel very hot; to swelter.

5 Definition

To stamp or mark with a grill.

6 Definition

To make angry; provoke; incite.

7 Definition

To terrify; make tremble.

8 Definition

To tremble; shiver.

9 Definition

To snarl; snap.

Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Harsh, rough, severe; cruel.