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to broil
01
to cook food, especially meat or fish, under or over direct heat
Transitive: to broil food
Examples
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.
02
to expose something to intense heat
Transitive: to broil sth
Examples
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.
03
to become intensely hot, typically due to prolonged exposure to the sun or a very high temperature
Intransitive
Examples
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.
Broil
01
the method or process of cooking food by direct exposure to high radiant heat, such as over a fire or under a grill
Examples
The steak received a perfect broil under the restaurant's salamander.
Fish prepared by broil develops a crisp exterior while staying moist inside.
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