grill
/ɡɹɪl/ noun B1- 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.
- The criss-cross pieces that separate panes of glass in a window.
- 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 from below and a means of holding food above it; a barbecue. · I put some peppers and mushrooms on the grill to go with dinner.
- Food (designed to be) cooked on a grill. · a packet of frozen cauliflower cheese grills
- A grillroom; a restaurant serving grilled food. · These coupons will get you a discount at Johnny's Bar and Grill.
- A type of jewelry worn on the front teeth.
- The front teeth regarded collectively.
Plural grills
Phrasal verbs and expressions
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They grill thick steaks, chicken wings, and spicy South African sausages called boerewors.
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