GRILLES | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Grille

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

mid 17th century: from French, from medieval Latin, craticula, diminutive of cratis ‘hurdle’; related to crate, grate, and griddle

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ɡrɪl
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a grating or screen of metal bars or wires, placed in front of something as protection or to allow ventilation or discreet observation

Short Definition:

grating or screen of metal bars or wires, placed in front of something as protection

Examples:
  • I looked through the grille into the church
  • a radiator grille
  • a security grille
Variant Forms:
  • grill

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