grid·dle

[grid-l] noun, verb, grid·dled, grid·dling.
noun
1.
a frying pan with a handle and a slightly raised edge, for cooking pancakes, bacon, etc., over direct heat.
2.
any flat, heated surface, especially on the top of a stove, for cooking food: a quick breakfast from the luncheonette's griddle.
3.
Upstate New York Older Use. a circular lid covering an opening on the cooking surface of a wood or coal-burning stove.
verb (used with object)
4.
to cook on a griddle: Griddle two eggs for me, will you?

Origin:
1175–1225; Middle English gridel, gredil < Old French gridil, gredil; see grill1

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griddle (ˈɡrɪdəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  (Brit) Also called: girdle a thick round iron plate with a half hoop handle over the top, for making scones, etc
2.  any flat heated surface, esp on the top of a stove, for cooking food
 
vb
3.  (tr) to cook (food) on a griddle
 
[C13: from Old French gridil, from Late Latin crātīculum (unattested) fine wickerwork; see grill1]

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Word Origin & History

griddle
early 13c., from O.N.Fr. gredil, from L. craticula (see grill).
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Example sentences
For pancakes and waffles, add the blueberries as soon as the batter has been
  poured on the griddle or waffle iron.
Instead of using a microwave, you can heat the tortillas on a skillet or
  griddle until the cheese melts.
Coat a large, non-stick frying pan or griddle with non-stick cooking spray.
Coat a large, nonstick frying pan or griddle with nonstick cooking spray.
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