What does barbecue mean in cooking?

barbecue means: Slowly roasting on a gridiron, spit or over coals. This is often used to make or serve barbecue sause. (in Cooking Dictionary)

What else does barbecue mean?

• Grill, pit or outdoor fireplace are all good options for grilling meat. (in Merlin Dictionary)
• Whole animal carcass, or a section of it, roasted over an open flame or on a barbecue. (in Merlin Dictionary)
• An outdoor social event where food is prepared over open flames. (in Merlin Dictionary)
• Roast, grill, or broil (meat and seafood) on live coals, an open fire or over an open flame. Often, seasoned sauce is used to bast the meat. (in Merlin Dictionary)