OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 26827

grill

/ɡɹɪl/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
rejilla
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.
grilla • rejilla
On a vehicle, a slotted cover as above, to protect and hide the radiator, while admitting air to cool it.
grill • parrilla
A cooking device comprising a source of radiative heat and a means of holding food under it; a broiler in US English
grill • parrilla • rejilla
A cooking device comprising a source of radiative and convective heat and a means of holding food above it; a barbecue.
I put some peppers and mushrooms on the grill to go with dinner.
Word forms
📚 verb • entry_id 26828

grill

/ɡɹɪl/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
asar • parrillar
To cook (food) on a grill; to barbecue.
Why don't we get together Saturday and grill some burgers?
gratinar
To cook food under the element of a stove or only under the top element of an oven – (US) broil, (cooking) salamander.
Bradly hung the fowl in a sugar-bag for to-morrow's dinner and set about grilling chops, with tomatoes stuffed with cheese and breadcrumbs in the pan.