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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