grille
grille Lexical Profile
grille Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A grating or screen of metal bars or wires, typically used as a protective cover or for ventilation in a building, vehicle, or appliance.
"The mechanic had to order a replacement for the cracked plastic grille on the front of the sedan."
A metal or wooden lattice used for dividing a space or allowing discreet observation, historically found in banks, ticket windows, or confessionals.
"The teller safely communicated with the irate customer from behind a heavy brass grille."
Word Nuance & Usage
Often confused with its homophone 'grill'. While 'grill' typically refers to a cooking appliance, 'grille' specifically denotes a protective or decorative grating, such as on the front of a vehicle or over a ventilation duct.
• Rhymes for grille
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from French 'grille', from Old French 'greille', which ultimately derives from Latin 'craticula' meaning 'small gridiron' or 'grating'.
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