grillwork

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grillwork

The chef cooked hamburgers on the grillwork over the fire.

Definition

Noun: 1. A framework of metal bars used as a partition or a grate: A structure, often decorative, made from a grid or lattice of metal bars, used to cover an opening, provide security, or allow ventilation. 2. Mesh netting made of wires: A network of interwoven or intersecting metal wires, forming a screen or barrier.

Usage
  • Grillwork is used to describe the physical structure itself, not the action of cooking. It is a countable noun (e.g., , ).
  • It often refers to decorative metalwork on buildings, such as over windows or as balcony railings.
  • It can also refer to functional grates, like those covering drains or air vents.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The historic building featured beautiful wrought iron grillwork on all its windows.
    • For safety, a sturdy grillwork was installed over the basement window.
    • The chef cleaned the grillwork of the barbecue after use.
Advanced Usage
  • "Intricate/ornate grillwork": Describes grillwork with complex and decorative patterns.
    • The mansion's gates were famous for their ornate grillwork.
  • "Security grillwork": Emphasizes the protective function of the metal bars.
    • The jewelry store installed security grillwork after the break-in.
Variants and Related Words
  • Grill (noun): Can be synonymous with grillwork when referring to a metal grid, but also commonly refers to the cooking appliance or surface.
  • Grating (noun): A framework of parallel or crossed bars, typically over an opening. Often used interchangeably with grillwork but may imply a heavier, less decorative structure.
  • Latticework (noun): A structure made from strips of wood or metal crossing each other with square or diamond-shaped spaces between. Similar to grillwork but not necessarily made of metal.
  • Mesh (noun): Material made of a network of wire or thread. Grillwork is a type of rigid mesh.
Synonyms
  • Grate: A framework of bars, typically used to cover an opening.
  • Grid: A network of lines that cross each other to form a series of squares or rectangles.
  • Lattice: A structure consisting of strips crossed and fastened together with square or diamond-shaped spaces left between.
Related Phrases
  • Behind grillwork: A phrase describing something enclosed or visible through a metal grid.
    • The old bakery window, now behind grillwork, was still visible.
grillwork

The chef cooked hamburgers on the grillwork over the fire.

Noun
  1. a framework of metal bars used as a partition or a grate
    • he cooked hamburgers on the grill
  2. mesh netting made of wires

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