skewer

IPA: skjˈuɝ

noun

  • A long pin, normally made of metal or wood, used to secure food during cooking.
  • Food served on a skewer.
  • (chess) A scenario in which a piece attacks a more valuable piece which, if it moves aside, reveals a less valuable piece.
  • (rare) That which skews something.

verb

  • To impale on a skewer.
  • (chess) To attack a piece which has a less valuable piece behind it.
  • (figurative) To severely mock or discredit.
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Examples of "skewer" in Sentences

  • The food is eaten off the skewer.
  • The grilled lamb skewer could not be simpler.
  • The skewers are often grilled in front of customers.
  • Raw lamb is skewered and grilled directly on the charcoal.
  • Place the bamboo skewers in water and leave to soak for 30 minutes.
  • Now grill the skewers using oil and give it a slightly brown colour.
  • Anticuchos often come with a boiled potato on the end of the skewer.
  • The axis of this sphere extends beyond its poles and skewers the outer sphere.
  • Spear three cranberries alternately with two mint leaves on each wooden skewer.
  • The bread is used as an oven glove to grip the meat while the skewer is removed.

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