broiling n 1: cooking by direct exposure to radiant heat (as over a fire or under a grill) [syn: {broil}, {broiling}, {grilling}]
Broil \Broil\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Broiled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Broiling}.] [OE. broilen, OF. bruillir, fr. bruir to broil, burn; of Ger. origin; cf. MHG. br["u]ejen, G. br["u]hen, to scald, akin to E. brood.] 1. To cook by direct exposure to heat over a fire, esp. upon a gridiron over coals. [1913 Webster] 2. To subject to great (commonly direct) heat. [1913 Webster]
Broiling \Broil"ing\, a. Excessively hot; as, a broiling sun. -- n. The act of causing anything to broil. [1913 Webster]