grill
/ɡɹɪl//ɡɹɪl/noun
Definitions
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.
On a vehicle, a slotted cover as above, to protect and hide the radiator, while admitting air to cool it.
A cooking device comprising a source of radiative heat and a means of holding food under it; a broiler in US English
A cooking device comprising a source of radiative and convective heat and a means of holding food above it; a barbecue.
Example: I put some peppers and mushrooms on the grill to go with dinner.
verb
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To cook (food) on a grill; to barbecue.
Example: Why don't we get together Saturday and grill some burgers?
To cook food under the element of a stove or only under the top element of an oven – broil, salamander.
To interrogate; to question aggressively or harshly.
Example: The police grilled him about his movements at the time of the crime.
To feel very hot; to swelter.