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The correct spelling is grilles.

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noun

Say it like: Gri-lle-s

The correct spelling is grilles. 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:… For example: "I put some peppers and mushrooms on the grill to go with dinner."

Usage Examples

I put some peppers and mushrooms on the grill to go with dinner.

a packet of frozen cauliflower cheese grills

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.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.
  2. 2.On a vehicle, a slotted cover as above, to protect and hide the radiator, while admitting air to cool it.
  3. 3.A cooking device comprising a source of radiative heat and a means of holding food under it; a broiler in US English
  4. 4.A cooking device comprising a source of radiative and convective heat and a means of holding food above it; a barbecue.
  5. 5.Food (designed to be) cooked on a grill.

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