grill
UK: ɡrɪl | US: ɡrɪl
n. 1. A framework of metal bars used for cooking food over an open flame.
vt. 2. To cook food on a grill.
vt. 3. To question someone intensely or harshly.
The word "grill" traces back to the Old French graille, meaning "grating" or "lattice," derived from Latin crāticula (small gridiron or grill). The Latin root crātis (wickerwork, hurdle) reflects the original function as a framework. Over time, "grill" evolved to specifically denote a cooking device with parallel bars, later extending metaphorically to intense interrogation (as if "cooking" someone with questions).
We cooked burgers on the grill during the summer barbecue.
The police decided to grill the suspect for hours.
She prefers to grill vegetables rather than fry them.
The restaurant’s specialty is grilled salmon.
He felt nervous when his boss began to grill him about the project delays.