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grilled

/ɡɹɪld/

Meanings
  • Verb

    The cooking of food by exposing it to high heat on a grid, often over an open flame or coals.

    - "They grilled the steaks to perfection."
    - "Can you grill vegetables for me, please?"
  • Verb

    To subject to intense questioning or scrutiny.

    - "The reporter grilled the politician about his controversial policies."
    - "Don't grill me about my past mistakes."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with grilled
chilled , filled , spilled
Variants
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grill , grilled , griller , grillers , grilling , grills
Forms
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grills, grilled, grilling


Etymology
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The word 'grill' comes from the Old French word 'gridle,' which means a flat piece of metal with holes in it. The word was first used in English in the late 15th century.


Trivia
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  1. Grilling is believed to have originated in ancient civilizations, such as the Greeks and Romans.

  2. The world record for the largest barbecue grill is 112 feet long and 27 feet wide.

  3. Grilling can help reduce the risk of certain types of cancer by cooking meat at high temperatures and creating compounds that help prevent the formation of carcinogens.


Related Concepts
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  1. Barbecue: A cooking method that uses low, indirect heat and smoke to cook meat and other foods.

  2. Griddle: A flat cooking surface with a heat source underneath, used for cooking foods like pancakes and eggs.


Culture
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Grilling is a popular cooking method worldwide, especially in cultures that value outdoor cooking and barbecuing. It is a social activity that often brings families and friends together. Grilling is also used in various forms of competitive cooking, such as barbecue competitions.

How to Memorize "grilled"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a grill with food sizzling over an open flame. Visualize the smell of the food cooking and the sound of the sizzle.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'grill' with outdoor cooking, barbecues, and social gatherings.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Grilling is great, Grills make steaks' to remember the meaning of the word.


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