grill
Noun
- 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.
Verb
- To cook (food) on a grill; to barbecue.
- To cook food under the element of a stove or only under the top element of an oven – broil, salamander.