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grill

grill

 
 
pronunciation:
grIl
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a rack of metal bars used to hold foods for cooking over flames.
We cooked the chicken on the grill.
synonyms:
gridiron
similar words:
barbecue, broiler, grate
definition 2: a restaurant where grilled foods are served.
similar words:
coffee shop, restaurant
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: grills, grilling, grilled
definition 1: to cook on a grill.
We grilled hamburgers for dinner.
 
synonyms:
broil
similar words:
barbecue, roast
definition 2: (informal) to ask many questions of in a harsh way for a long time.
The police grilled the suspect until he broke down and confessed to the crime.
synonyms:
interrogate
similar words:
question
derivation: griller (n.)
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