/ɡɹɪl/
noun
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 EnglishA 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.A type of jewelry worn on the front teeth.(by extension) The front teeth regarded collectively.verb
To cook (food) on a grill; to barbecue.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.To feel very hot; to swelter.To stamp or mark with a grill.