Meaning of the word skewer in English

What does skewer mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

skewer

US /ˈskjuː.ɚ/

UK /ˈskjuː.ər/

a long piece of wood or metal used for holding pieces of food, typically meat, vegetables, or fruit, together for grilling or roasting

Example:

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Thread the chicken and vegetables onto the skewers before grilling.

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The chef prepared delicious lamb skewers.

Synonym:

spit rod pin

fasten or pierce together with a skewer or skewers

Example:

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He carefully skewered the pieces of meat and vegetables.

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The chef will skewer the shrimp for grilling.

Synonym:

pierce impale stab

criticize someone or something severely in a way that makes them seem foolish

Example:

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The critics skewered the new play for its weak plot.

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His performance was skewered by the newspaper review.

Synonym:

criticize ridicule satirize lampoon mock