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broil

verb (1)
\ ˈbrȯi(-ə)l How to pronounce broil (audio) \
broiled; broiling; broils

Definition of broil

 (Entry 1 of 4)

transitive verb

: to cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill broil the steak in the oven at 450ƍF

intransitive verb

: to be subjected to great or oppressive heat broiling in the sun

broil

noun (1)

Definition of broil (Entry 2 of 4)

: the act or state of cooking something directly over or under high radiant heat : the act or state of broiling (see broil entry 1) a quick broil

broil

verb (2)
broiled; broiling; broils

Definition of broil (Entry 3 of 4)

broil

noun (2)

Definition of broil (Entry 4 of 4)

: a noisy disturbance : tumult especially : brawl a tavern row … widens into a general broil — J. R. Green