grill
Because it is a word with a single syllable, grill is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofgrill
- 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.
- On a vehicle, a slotted cover as above, to protect and hide the radiator, while admitting air to cool it.
- A cooking device comprising a source of radiative heat and a means of holding food under it; a broiler in US English
- A cooking device comprising a source of radiative and convective heat and a means of holding food above it; a barbecue.
Example: "I put some peppers and mushrooms on the grill to go with dinner."
- Food (designed to be) cooked on a grill.
Example: "a packet of frozen cauliflower cheese grills"
- A grillroom; a restaurant serving grilled food.
Example: "These coupons will get you a discount at Johnny's Bar and Grill."
- A type of jewelry worn on the front teeth.
- (by extension) The front teeth regarded collectively.
- To cook (food) on a grill; to barbecue.
Example: "Why don't we get together Saturday and grill some burgers?"
- To cook food under the element of a stove or only under the top element of an oven – broil, salamander.
- To interrogate; to question aggressively or harshly.
Example: "The police grilled him about his movements at the time of the crime."
- To feel very hot; to swelter.
- To stamp or mark with a grill.
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