grill

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.

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.

To make angry; provoke; incite.

To terrify; make tremble.

To tremble; shiver.

To snarl; snap.

Harm.

Harsh, rough, severe; cruel.