broil

/brˈɔɪl/

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Definitions

Noun
cooking by direct exposure to radiant heat (as over a fire or under a grill)
Verb
cook under a broiler; "broil fish"
Verb
heat by a natural force; "The sun broils the valley in the summer"
Verb
be very hot, due to hot weather or exposure to the sun; "The town was broiling in the sun"; "the tourists were baking in the heat"

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