skewer (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈskjuːər/

Definition

A long, thin metal or wooden pin used to hold pieces of food together during cooking.

Examples

• Soak wooden skewers in water for thirty minutes to prevent them from burning on the grill.

• The recipe calls for you to skewer the shrimp along with slices of lemon.

• He accidentally skewered his finger while trying to arrange the meat on the sharp metal rod.

How to Use skewer

skewer with (prepositional phrase)

to pierce something using a skewer — "Skewer the chicken with a long metal rod."

be skewered by (prepositional phrase)

to be the target of harsh criticism — "The politician was skewered by the press for his inconsistent statements."

Synonyms of skewer

Words with a similar meaning to skewer:

• pin
• spit
• pierce
• impale

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