grilles

Perforated metal covers

Grilles is the plural of grille, a framework of metal bars or slats forming a protective or decorative screen.

Cars have front grilles allowing airflow to the radiator.

Buildings have grilles over windows for security.

Heating vents are covered by grilles.

The spelling grill also works, though grille is more common for non-cooking contexts.

cooking

grates

Annoys or shreds

yakitori · searing · griddle · cast iron · crosshatch · flame · stovetop · panini press · salamander · broiler

automotive

radiator

Heat transfer device

  • bumperVehicle's protective edge
  • chromeReflective metal coating
  • meshInterlocking open weave

front-end · hood · cooling · airflow · badge · classic cars · hot rod · intercooler · custom · aftermarket

architectural

ventilation

Circulation of fresh air

lattice · ornamental · window · balcony · metalwork · security · screens · fretwork · shutters · panels

security

bars

Rods, taverns, or measures

  • gatesMovable barriers at openings
  • doorsHinged passage barriers
  • windowsGlass-filled wall openings

protective · wrought iron · burglar · storefront · retractable · roller · mesh · reinforced · prison · fortress

speaker

perforated

Having holes throughout

amplifier · woofer · tweeter · subwoofer · stereo · vintage radio · Fender · jukebox · intercom · PA system

Categories
Opposites
openness/permeability

grillesplates

Flat eating dishes

barriers · walls · blockouts

Phrases
Family

grill, grilled, grilling, grille, grills, griller, grillers, grillwork, barbecue grill

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G