grill

English

/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.
  • (UK) A cooking device comprising a source of radiative heat and a means of holding food under it; a broiler in US English
  • (US) A cooking device comprising a source of radiative and convective heat and a means of holding food above it; a barbecue.
  • Food (designed to be) cooked on a grill.
  • A grillroom; a restaurant serving grilled food.
  • (colloquial) A type of jewelry worn on the front teeth.
  • (colloquial) The front teeth regarded collectively.
  • (internet slang)

Etymology

Borrowed from French gril derived from Old French greïl derived from Latin crātīcula (gridiron).

Origin

Latin

crātīcula

Gloss

gridiron

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