grilling
|grill/ing|
B2
/ˈɡrɪlɪŋ/
(grill)
intense questioning
Etymology
Etymology Information
'grill' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'grille', where 'grille' meant 'gridiron'.
Historical Evolution
'grille' transformed into the Middle English word 'grille', and eventually became the modern English word 'grill'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a gridiron for cooking', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to cook on a grill' and 'intense questioning'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a session of intense questioning or interrogation.
The suspect faced a grilling from the police.
Synonyms
Verb 1
present participle of 'grill'.
She is grilling the vegetables for dinner.
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42