adj. harsh, rough, severe; crueln. harmv. To make angry; provoke.v. To terrify; make tremble.v. To tremble; shiver.v. To snarl; snap.n. A rack; a grid of wire or a sheet of material with a pattern of holes or slots, usually used to protect something while allowing the passage of air and liquids. Typical uses: to allow air through a fan while preventing fingers or objects from passing; to allow people to talk to somebody, while preventing attack.n. On a vehicle, a slotted cover as above, to protect and hide the radiator, while admitting air to cool it.n. A device comprising a source of radiant heat and a means of holding food near it, to cook it; a barbecue; a griddle.n. A type of jewelry worn on the front teeth; by extension, the front teeth regarded collectively.v. To cook food on a grill; to barbecue.v. To cook food under the element of a stove or only under the top element of an oven - (US) broil.v. To interrogate; to question aggressively or harshly.