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How to pronounce grills

noun

IPA: /ɡɹɪlz/

Say it like: Gri-lls

The correct spelling is grills. 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

These coupons will get you a discount at Johnny's Bar and Grill.

Meanings

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.

verb

  1. 1.To cook (food) on a grill; to barbecue.
  2. 2.To cook food under the element of a stove or only under the top element of an oven – broil, salamander.
  3. 3.To interrogate; to question aggressively or harshly.
  4. 4.To feel very hot; to swelter.
  5. 5.To stamp or mark with a grill.

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