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DictionarygrilleBarred or mesh covering
noun

grille

GRIL/ɡrɪl/

A framework of bars or mesh covering an opening.

The metal grille covers the ventilation opening.

Rectangular metal grille with regular open lattice squares set into a small ventilation opening, dark air gap visible through holes; isolated object on white, no car or room backdrop.
Etymology
grilleLatinsmall gridiron

The ancestor meant a small gridiron. Its open framework connects the cooking implement with the ornamental metal grating or screen named by grille.

In context

Storytime Haven43:06
A moment later the shutter of a small grille was pulled back, and the face of a native woman looked out.
A Prince of Swindlers 👑💰 | A Tale of Deceit and Adventure by Guy Boothby

More examples

  • The car’s front grille protected the opening behind it.
  • Dust collected on the ventilation grille.
  • An ornate grille covered the window.

Forms

grille · grilles

Similar words

grating
Grating is an open framework; grille often names a fitted or decorative cover over an opening.
lattice
A lattice is a crossed open pattern; a grille uses such a structure to cover an opening.