grill
The culinary sense evokes high heat and charred textures, typically associated with outdoor cooking or specialized kitchen appliances. It suggests a direct application of fire to food, creating a specific flavor profile distinct from baking or frying. When used as a verb for questioning, the word carries a connotation of pressure and intensity. It implies a power imbalance where the subject is trapped or scrutinized, mirroring the physical heat of a cooking grill to describe the psychological stress of an interrogation.
Meanings
To cook food on a metal frame over a fire or under a strong heat source.
"He decided to grill some salmon for dinner."
To question someone intensely and relentlessly to obtain information or a confession.
"The detectives grilled the suspect for six hours in the interrogation room."
A metal framework used for cooking food over an open fire or heat source.
"We placed the burgers on the grill."