grille
noun/ɡrɪl/
Frequency rank: #11,731 most common English word
Meaning
A grating or screen of metal bars or wires, often used as a protective or decorative cover.
Example sentence
The mechanic cleaned the dirt off the front grille of the car before the inspection.
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