Definition of skewer
1 : a pin of wood or metal for fastening meat to keep it in form while roasting or to hold small pieces of meat or vegetables for broiling
2 : any of various things shaped or used like a meat skewer
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Origin and Etymology of skewer
Middle English skeuier
First Known Use: 15th century
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Definition of skewer
transitive verb
1 : to fasten or pierce with or as if with a skewer
2 : to criticize or ridicule sharply and effectively
Examples of skewer in a Sentence
let's skewer our marshmallows on these sticks and start toasting
the satirical comic strip gleefully skewers many of society's sacred cows
1701
First Known Use of skewer
1701
SKEWER Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of skewer for English Language Learners
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: a long pointed piece of metal or wood that is pushed through pieces of food to keep them together or hold them in place for cooking
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Definition of skewer for English Language Learners
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: to push a skewer through (food)
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: to criticize (someone or something) very harshly
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