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grillwork

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The mesh of metal wire or bars which makes up a decorative metal grating

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a framework of metal bars used as a partition or a grate

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • he cooked hamburgers on the grill

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: grill, grille

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: framework

3

noun

Meaning 3

mesh netting made of wires

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: wirework

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: net, network, mesh, meshing, meshwork

History

Etymology

From grill + work.