broil
1to cook by direct heat, as on a gridiron over the heat or in an oven under the heat; grill: to broil a steak.
to scorch; make very hot.
to be subjected to great heat; become broiled.
to burn with impatience, annoyance, etc.
the act or state of broiling; state of being broiled.
something broiled, especially meat: She ordered a beef broil and salad.
Origin of broil
1Other words from broil
- broil·ing·ly, adverb
Words Nearby broil
Other definitions for broil (2 of 2)
an angry quarrel or struggle; disturbance; tumult: a violent broil over who was at fault.
to quarrel; brawl.
Origin of broil
2Other words from broil
- broil·ing·ly, adverb
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How to use broil in a sentence
But meat is very forgiving; just broil, cut into chunks, put in the slow cooker insert, and pop in the fridge.
From the former, I learned that you can broil pot roast instead of browning it in a skillet.
Cook at 425 degrees for about 10 minutes or broil quickly until the brittle has melted to give a smooth covering.
Grill or broil, turning occasionally, until the skins are black and blistered.
I was his master, however unlearned I 136 might be; his elder and master, to be sure, in a broil of our folk.
The Cruise of the Shining Light | Norman Duncan
broil them over a clear fire, turning them frequently for a quarter of an hour, and serve them up with mushroom sauce.
Dressed Game and Poultry la Mode | Harriet A. de SalisDip each piece of rabbit in breadcrumbs and broil, sprinkling the pieces with the marinade.
Dressed Game and Poultry la Mode | Harriet A. de SalisIt's the devil's own broil ye'll find yourself in if you refuse.
Frank Merriwell's Pursuit | Burt L. Standishbroil it carefully and rare, then go and toss quoits with Hercules.
British Dictionary definitions for broil (1 of 2)
/ (brɔɪl) /
mainly US and Canadian to cook (meat, fish, etc) by direct heat, as under a grill or over a hot fire, or (of meat, fish, etc) to be cooked in this way: Usual equivalent (in Britain and other countries): grill
to become or cause to become extremely hot
(intr) to be furious
the process of broiling
something broiled
Origin of broil
1British Dictionary definitions for broil (2 of 2)
/ (brɔɪl) archaic /
a loud quarrel or disturbance; brawl
(intr) to brawl; quarrel
Origin of broil
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