verb
broil
Broil (verb) means to cook by direct, radiant heat.
verb
1
To cook by direct, radiant heat.
2
To expose to great heat.
3
To be exposed to great heat.
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Etymology
From Middle English broylen, brulen (“to broil, cook”), from Anglo-Norman bruiller, broiller (“to broil, roast”), Old French brusler, bruller (“to broil, roast, char”), a blend of two Old French verbs: * bruir (“to burn”), from Frankish *brōjan (“to burn, scald”) * usler (“to scorch”), from Latin ustulō (“to scorch”)
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What is the meaning of broil?
"broil" (verb) means to cook by direct, radiant heat.
What are the different meanings of broil?
"broil" has 3 main meanings: 1. To cook by direct, radiant heat; 2. To expose to great heat; 3. To be exposed to great heat.