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chargrill

American  
[chahr-gril] / ˈtʃɑrˌgrɪl /
Also charbroil

verb (used with object)

  1. to grill or broil over a charcoal fire.

Etymology

Origin of chargrill

First recorded in 1955–60; char 1 + grill 1

Example Sentences

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Heat a griddle pan to very high, then chargrill on each side until they beginning to blacken and soften.

From The Guardian • Dec. 22, 2016

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