<p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>to cook by direct heat, as on a gridiron over the heat or in an oven under the heat; grill: to broil a steak.</li><li>to scorch; make very hot.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>to be subjected to great heat; become broiled.</li><li>to burn with impatience, annoyance, etc.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>the act or state of broiling; state of being broiled.</li><li>something broiled, especially meat: She ordered a beef broil and salad.</li></ul>