'Griddle' definitions:

Definition of 'griddle'

(from WordNet)
noun
Cooking utensil consisting of a flat heated surface (as on top of a stove) on which food is cooked
verb
Cook on a griddle; "griddle pancakes"

Definition of 'Griddle'

From: GCIDE
  • Griddle \Grid"dle\, n. [OE. gredil, gredl, gridel, of Celtic origin; cf. W. greidell, Ir. greideal, greideil, griddle, gridiron, greadaim I burn, scorch. Cf. Gridiron.]
  • 1. An iron plate or pan used for cooking cakes. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A sieve with a wire bottom, used by miners. [1913 Webster]