I. ˈgril transitive verb
Date: 1668
1. : to broil on a grill ; also : to fry or toast on a griddle
2.
a. : to torment as if by broiling
b. : to question intensely
the police grill ed the suspect
• grill·er noun
II. noun
Etymology: French gril, from Old French greil, from Latin craticulum — more at griddle
Date: 1685
1. : a cooking utensil of parallel bars on which food is exposed to heat (as from charcoal or electricity)
2. : food that is broiled usually on a grill — compare mixed grill
3. : a usually informal restaurant or dining room