‖n. pl. [ NL., fr. L. grallae stilts, for gradulae, fr. gradus. See Grade. ] (Zool.) An order of birds which formerly included all the waders. By later writers it is usually restricted to the sandpipers, plovers, and allied forms; -- called also
‖a. [ F. See Grill, v. t. ] A lattice or grating. [ 1913 Webster ]
The grille which formed part of the gate. L. Oliphant. [ 1913 Webster ]