broil

Definition

  • verb: to cook (food) directly over or under extremely high heat
  • verb: to cook by direct exposure to radiant heat
  • synonyms: grill

Examples

  • The farm workers were 'broiling' out in the hot sun.

  • a 'broiled' steak

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) This city has dwelt ever in the sight of its shadow. A storm is coming. This is not the weather of the world. This is a device of Sauron's making. A broil of fume he sends ahead of his host. The Orcs of Mordor have no love of daylight... ...so he covers the face of the sun... (..)
    2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
  • (..) to enjoy the portrait, Stan, because you don't deserve to enjoy the real thing! Francine, wait! KLAUS: Oh, hi, Francine. Excited for that London broil. Oh, OK, you're storming upstairs. Francine! She stormed upstairs in a huff, Stan! Oh, but maybe you'd like to come in, chat with your friend Klaus. (..)
    2018 TvShow: American Dad! Title: Shell Game Season: 13 Episode 4
  • (..) with the green? Wait! One more thing. HUMMING You! You embarrassed me in front of everybody! By making London broil? Whoa, whoa, whoa. Don't drag your delicious London broil into a conversation about that filthy painting! Are you still upset about that? (..)
    2018 TvShow: American Dad! Title: Shell Game Season: 13 Episode 4