grill
grill¹
Definition
grill (gril)
noun
- a cooking unit having parallel metal bars or wires on which to broil meat or fish, as
- a portable or stationary outdoor device fueled by gas or charcoal
- an indoor unit, sometimes part of a range
- a large griddle
- grilled food
- grillroom
Etymology: Fr gril < OFr gräil: see griddle
transitive verb
- to cook on a grill; broil
- to torture by applying heat
- ☆ to question relentlessly; cross-examine searchingly
Etymology: Fr griller < the n.
intransitive verb
to be subjected to grilling
grill²
Definition
grill (gril)
noun
grill
Synonyms
grill
n.
grill
Synonyms
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
