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grille
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grille
(noun)
grille
noun
also
grill
/
ˈ
grɪl/
plural
grilles
also
grills
grille
noun
also
grill
/
ˈ
grɪl/
plural
grilles
also
grills
Britannica Dictionary definition of GRILLE
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:
a metal frame with bars running across it that is used to cover or protect something
The vent was covered with a
grille
.
The truck has a large metal
grille
at the front.
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