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broil

1 of 2verb
/brɔɪl/
Forms:broils,broiling,broiled,broiled
1

to cook food, especially meat or fish, under or over direct heat

C2transitive
  • Broil the salmon fillets in the oven until they are golden and crispy on top.
  • She likes to broil steak under the broiler for a quick and flavorful dinner.
  • The chef broils chicken breasts in the oven with barbecue sauce for a smoky flavor.
  • Broil the vegetables on a baking sheet until they are charred and tender.
  • He prefers to broil lamb chops on the grill for a delicious smoky taste.
Synonyms:
oven broil
2

to expose something to intense heat

transitive
  • They were out hiking when the sun started to broil the landscape, making it unbearable.
  • The desert sun broiled the earth, making it feel like the ground was radiating heat.
  • They sat under the tree to escape the heat, but the sun was still broiling their faces.
  • The summer sun broiled the fields, leaving them dry and cracked.
  • The air felt thick and oppressive as the sun broiled everything in sight.
Synonyms:
bake
3

to become intensely hot, typically due to prolonged exposure to the sun or a very high temperature

  • The beach was so exposed that the sand began to broil under the midday sun.
  • The asphalt on the road was broiling in the heat, creating a shimmering effect.
  • By noon, the city streets were broiling, and no one wanted to be outside.
  • He stayed too long in the garden, and by the time he came inside, he felt like he was broiling.
  • The heat was so intense that the metal gate began to broil in the afternoon sun.
Synonyms:
bake