grilled; grilling; grills
Definition of grill
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to broil on a grill
also
: to fry or toast on a griddle
2a
: to torment as if by broiling
b
: to question intensely
the police grilled the suspect
grill
nounDefinition of grill (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: a cooking utensil of parallel bars on which food is exposed to heat (as from charcoal or electricity)
2
: food that is broiled usually on a grill — compare mixed grill
3
: a usually informal restaurant or dining room
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The first known use of grill was in 1668
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