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grille

/ɡɹɪl/

Meanings
  • noun

    A perforated plate, typically of metal, used as a protective grill or screen.

  • noun

    In dentistry, a frame holding artificial teeth.


Synonyms

fronts , golds
Rhymes
Words rhyming with grille
ville , thrill , still , mill , chill , skill
Variants
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grill , grille , grilles , grills
Etymology
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From Old French grille, from Latin gratilla, from gratus 'pleasing' + -illa 'little'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'grille' comes from the Latin word 'gratilla', which means 'little pleasing thing'.

  2. The Eiffel Tower in Paris has a grille at the top that is used to measure the wind speed.

  3. In the United States, a grille is sometimes referred to as a 'hood' in the context of automobiles.


Related Concepts
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  1. perforated plate: A plate with holes or openings.

  2. screen: A device used to separate or protect.


Culture
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Grilles have been used for various purposes throughout history. In ancient Rome, grilles were used to protect windows from intruders. In the Middle Ages, they were used as decorative elements in architecture. In modern times, grilles are commonly used in automobiles to protect the radiator and engine from debris.

How to Memorize "grille"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a metal grille with holes. Imagine touching the metal and feeling the texture of the holes.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'grille' with the sound of traffic on a busy street. Imagine the sound of cars passing through a metal grille.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word 'grille' by associating it with the word 'grizzly'. Both words have the letter 'r' and the sound of the 'r' is similar.


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