Meaning of the word grilling in English

What does grilling mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

grilling

US /ˈɡrɪl.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈɡrɪl.ɪŋ/

Noun

1.

the act of cooking food on a grill

Example:
We're having a barbecue with lots of grilling tonight.
The smell of outdoor grilling filled the air.
2.

intense questioning or interrogation

Example:
The suspect underwent hours of intense grilling by the police.
The politician faced a tough grilling from reporters about the scandal.