Barbecue — Defs

01 n. a framework of metal or brick, usually with a grill on top, in which a fire is lighted and on which food is cooked, usually outdoors; -- al…

1.
a framework of metal or brick, usually with a grill on top, in which a fire is lighted and on which food is cooked, usually outdoors; -- also called a barbecue grill. Also: barbecue grill
2.
A social entertainment, where people assemble, usually in the open air, at which a meal is prepared on a barbecue grill.
3.
A floor, on which coffee beans are sun-dried.
4.
A hog, ox, or other large animal roasted or broiled whole for a feast.

02 v. t. To dry or cure by exposure on a frame or gridiron.

imp. & p. p. Barbecued; p. pr. & vb. n. Barbecuing

1.
To dry or cure by exposure on a frame or gridiron.
“They use little or no salt, but barbecue their game and fish in the smoke.” — Stedman.
2.
To roast or broil whole, as an ox or hog.
“Send me, gods, a whole hog barbecued.” — Pope.