Meaning

• Noun

  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. The criss-cross pieces that separate panes of glass in a window.
  3. On a vehicle, a slotted cover as above, to protect and hide the radiator, while admitting air to cool it.
  4. A cooking device comprising a source of radiative heat and a means of holding food under it; a broiler in US English
  5. A cooking device comprising a source of radiative and convective heat and a means of holding food above it; a barbecue.
  6. Food (designed to be) cooked on a grill.
  7. A grillroom; a restaurant serving grilled food.
  8. (colloquial) A type of jewelry worn on the front teeth.
  9. (colloquial) The front teeth regarded collectively.
  10. Deliberate misspelling of girl.

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