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1grill
verb \ˈgril\
: to cook (food) on a metal frame over fire
: to fry or toast (something, such as a sandwich) on a hot surface
: to cook (food) directly over or under high heat
Full Definition of GRILL
transitive verb
1
: to broil on a grill; also : to fry or toast on a griddle
2
a : to torment as if by broiling b : to question intensely <the police grilled the suspect>
— grill·er noun
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First Known Use of GRILL
1668
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2grill
noun
: a metal frame that is used to cook food over hot coals or an open fire
: a cooking device with a grill
: an electric device in which food is cooked between two hot surfaces
Full Definition of GRILL
1
: a cooking utensil of parallel bars on which food is exposed to heat (as from charcoal or electricity)
2
: food that is broiled usually on a grill — compare mixed grill
3
: a usually informal restaurant or dining room
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Origin of GRILL
French gril, from Old French greil, from Latin craticulum — more at griddle
First Known Use: 1685
GRILLER Defined for Kids
1grill
verb \ˈgril\
grilledgrill·ing
Definition of GRILL for Kids
1
: to cook or be cooked on a frame of bars over fire
2
: to question intensely
2grill
noun
Definition of GRILL for Kids
1
: a frame of bars on which food is cooked over a fire
2
: a cooking device equipped with a frame of bars <a portable gas grill>
3
: a dish of grilled or broiled food <a seafood grill>
4
: a usually casual restaurant
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