grille
/ɡrɪl/
noun
- A grating or screen of metal bars or wires, used as a cover or barrier.
- The car's front grille was damaged in the accident.
- A metal grille covered the window to keep out intruders.
- The speaker was hidden behind a decorative grille.
- The front part of a vehicle, especially a car, that allows air to flow into the engine compartment.
- The new model features a redesigned grille with a larger logo.
- He polished the chrome grille of his vintage truck until it shone.
- Bugs often get stuck in the grille during long highway drives.