griglia

noun
  1. An Italian term for a grill or gridiron, typically used for cooking food over an open flame or heat source. noun
    The chef prepared the steak on the griglia to give it a smoky flavor.
    In Italian cuisine, a griglia is often used to cook vegetables and meats.
  2. A framework of spaced bars that are parallel to or cross each other; a grating. noun
    The artist used a griglia to create a pattern of intersecting lines in the sculpture.
    The griglia on the window provided security while still allowing airflow.