ENGLISH DICTIONARYMeaning
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..
Definitions by Sense
- 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.
- (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.
Example Sentences
The house was a big elaborate limestone affair, evidently new. Winter sunshine sparkled on lace-hung casement, on glass marquise, and the burnished bronze foliations of grille and door.
I put some peppers and mushrooms on the grill to go with dinner.
a packet of frozen cauliflower cheese grills
These coupons will get you a discount at Johnny's Bar and Grill.
Everyone's meeting at the new grill in town! And everyone's having a real good time! They're drinking frozen blue Margaritas. Munching on Cajun popcorn shrimp. Laughing with old friends and getting to know new ones.
Nella wished him luck and started to walk away, still unsure if that glint in his mouth was a grill or just a few golden teeth.
r u a grill?
Why don't we get together Saturday and grill some burgers?
Word Forms
- grills
- grillz
- grille
- grilling
- grilled
- girl
- griller
- more grill
- grillest
- most grill
Synonyms for grill
Related Words
When Should You Use Grill?
Use grill when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does grill mean?
Grill means 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..
What is a synonym for grill?
Common synonyms include fronts, golds, cook, do.
What is the opposite of grill?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use grill in a sentence?
The house was a big elaborate limestone affair, evidently new. Winter sunshine sparkled on lace-hung casement, on glass marquise, and the burnished bronze foliations of grille and door.
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