Meaning

• 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.

  "I put some peppers and mushrooms on the grill to go with dinner."

• Food (designed to be) cooked on a grill.

  "a packet of frozen cauliflower cheese grills"

• A grillroom; a restaurant serving grilled food.

  "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.

Meaning

• To cook (food) on a grill; to barbecue.

  "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.

  "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.