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1.nounA 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.
2.nounOn a vehicle, a slotted cover as above, to protect and hide the radiator, while admitting air to cool it.
3.nounA cooking device comprising a source of radiative heat and a means of holding food under it; a broiler in US English
4.nounA cooking device comprising a source of radiative and convective heat and a means of holding food above it; a barbecue."I put some peppers and mushrooms on the grill to go with dinner."
5.nounFood (designed to be) cooked on a grill."a packet of frozen cauliflower cheese grills"
6.nounA grillroom; a restaurant serving grilled food."These coupons will get you a discount at Johnny's Bar and Grill."
7.nounA type of jewelry worn on the front teeth.
8.noun(by extension) The front teeth regarded collectively.
9.verbTo cook (food) on a grill; to barbecue."Why don't we get together Saturday and grill some burgers?"
10.verbTo cook food under the element of a stove or only under the top element of an oven – broil, salamander.
11.verbTo interrogate; to question aggressively or harshly."The police grilled him about his movements at the time of the crime."
12.verbTo feel very hot; to swelter.
13.verbTo stamp or mark with a grill.