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grill¹ Definition

grill (gril)

noun

  1. a cooking unit having parallel metal bars or wires on which to broil meat or fish, as
    1. a portable or stationary outdoor device fueled by gas or charcoal
    2. an indoor unit, sometimes part of a range
  2. a large griddle
  3. grilled food
  4. grillroom

Etymology: Fr gril < OFr gräil: see griddle

transitive verb

  1. to cook on a grill; broil
  2. to torture by applying heat
  3. ☆ to question relentlessly; cross-examine searchingly

Etymology: Fr griller < the n.

intransitive verb

to be subjected to grilling

grill² Definition

grill (gril)

noun

grille

grill Synonyms

grill

n.

  1. A broiler

    grid, griddle, rack; see broiler.

  2. A restaurant, especially one that grills food

    barbecue, lunchroom, cafeteria, diner, short order restaurant, café; see also restaurant.

grill Synonyms

grill

v.

  1. To broil

    roast, sauté, barbecue; see cook.

  2. To question closely

    cross-examine, interrogate, catechise; see question 1.

grill Usage Examples

Object

  • steak: Mains: Try grilling lean lamb steaks with finely grated lemon zest and chopped fresh rosemary for a fragrant, succulent treat.

Converse of object

  • preheat: When the fruit is well chilled, preheat the grill until it is very hot.
  • hinge: There is also a hinged chrome grill included for occasional cooking.

Adjective modifier

  • preheated: Cook on a grill over moderately hot coals or under a preheated hot grill for 10 - 15 minutes.
  • pre-heated: Cook under a pre-heated grill for about 5 minutes on each side or to your taste.
  • beige: There is a beige grill which pivots about the side of the case, this reveals the cream PCI Sockets.
  • mixed: Choose from such delights as beef and ale pie, mixed grills, and the amazing " Almighty Cod " !
  • hot: Cook steaks on a hot grill with a little butter to your liking.
  • stainless: A Very nice looking white color fan with the shiny stainless steel fan grill.

Modifies a noun

  • pan: If grill pans are covered with foil they won't absorb a fishy smell.
  • rack: Place the grill rack over gas or charcoal grill or barbecue.

Noun used with modifier

  • charcoal: Charcoal grills should never be operated in the home.
  • barbecue: The hotel's outdoor picnic area has barbecue grills.
  • barbecue: Biking and hiking are among the activities on offer, and there are barbecue grills and picnic facilities.
  • chrome: There is also a hinged chrome grill included for occasional cooking.
  • radiator: January 2004 - Bob Brewer has fitted the radiator grill.
  • aperture: The maker's stated specification is a ' 0.25 mm aperture grill pitch ' .

Preposition: with

  • hob: Kitchen appliances include large gas double oven and grill with 4 ring hob.

Preposition: for

  • min: Spread over 4 cutlets and grill for 8-10 mins turning once until cooked through.
  • minute: Place under the grill for a few minutes to brown.

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