Word Finder - grill

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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.

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

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

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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.

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Food (designed to be) cooked on a grill.

example

a packet of frozen cauliflower cheese grills

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A grillroom; a restaurant serving grilled food.

example

These coupons will get you a discount at Johnny's Bar and Grill.

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A type of jewelry worn on the front teeth.

synonyms

• fronts
• golds

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(by extension) The front teeth regarded collectively.

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

example

Why don't we get together Saturday and grill some burgers?

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

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To interrogate; to question aggressively or harshly.

example

The police grilled him about his movements at the time of the crime.

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To feel very hot; to swelter.

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To stamp or mark with a grill.