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noun skew·er \ ˈskyü-ər , ˈskyu̇r \

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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Borowski and Wilson also won second place with flatiron steak churrasco paired with a pineapple mojito – a flatbread cone filled with slaw, chipotle vinaigrette, beef skewers and topped with chimichurri popcorn.

— michael klein, Philly.com, "Philly-theme dish to hit arena menus nationwide," 15 Aug. 2017
Others suggested the business end of a shovel, or tiny wooden skewers, or a tiny stew with tiny pearl onions.

— john kass, chicagotribune.com, "Rabbit-hating gardener doing what must be done, even if it hurts," 19 July 2017
Old England is there in the toffee pudding, but Collins is strongest when cheering the multiethnic United Kingdom of today with skewers of monkfish tikka masala under petals of papadam.

— garrett snyder, Los Angeles Magazine, "The Los Angeles Magazine Hot Restaurant List for July 2017," 18 July 2017
Also found amongst the current seasonal offerings are pork and vegetable skewers ($15).

— lindsey mcclave, The Courier-Journal, "LouVino Douglass Hills is good, but not living up to full potential | Review," 12 July 2017
As punishment for his sexuality, Mohammed’s father beat him with metal, and sometimes burned him with a hot skewer.

— patrick kingsley and karam shoumali, New York Times, "For Abused, Gay Iraqi in Turkey, U.S. Refugee Freeze is Cruelest Hit," 1 July 2017
A regular Bloody Mary that comes with sausage, egg, chicken and waffles, donuts and bacon on a skewer.

— jon tayler, SI.com, "Your guide to the best—and weirdest—ballpark food from all 30 MLB stadiums," 30 June 2017
Abhi's menu builds on the basics that fans have come to associate with Sainju--sushi rolls with fun names, ultra-savory noodle bowls, skewers of meat with Asian marinades, and Filipino spring rolls called Lumpia.

— eric velasco, AL.com, "Try cuisine from across Asia at this new Summit restaurant," 29 June 2017
Don’t forget napkins and skewers or sticks whittled to a point.

— martha stewart, star-telegram, "Projects perfect for celebrating the red, white and blue," 28 June 2017

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Origin and Etymology of skewer

Middle English skeuier

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First Known Use: 15th century

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skewer

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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

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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

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The Cradle Will Rock’ In 1937, Marc Blitzstein wrote an opera that skewers unbridled capitalism and political power.

— tim smith, baltimoresun.com, "10 best bets for theater in Baltimore this fall," 30 Aug. 2017
WASHINGTON, D. C. - On Sunday, television's John Oliver skewered President Donald Trump's energy policies, the coal mining industry and Ohio coal baron Bob Murray in a segment that practically dared Murray to sue him.

— sabrina eaton, cleveland.com, "HBO's John Oliver loses bid to switch Murray Energy defamation suit to federal court," 10 Aug. 2017
There were signs last week that in constantly finding new enemies to skewer, Trump was taking a toll on his own political prospects.

— jonathan tamari, Philly.com, "Analysis: A destroyer on the campaign trail, Trump struggles to build legacy as president," 5 Aug. 2017
This simple fact has now been skewered by Trump's apparent advocacy of brutality.

— lincoln anthony blades, Teen Vogue, "Donald Trump Is Being Accused of Endorsing Police Brutality," 30 July 2017
The coal baron who was skewered by Jon Oliver on Last Week Tonight is fighting the host's effort to move their legal battle to federal court.

— ashley cullins, The Hollywood Reporter, "Murray Energy Fights to Move John Oliver Dispute Back to State Court," 28 July 2017
A weeklong series dedicated to skewering the traditions, expectations, and psychodrama that surround wedding season.

— lucy morris, The Cut, "Why Do I Want to Get Married So Bad?," 21 July 2017
A weeklong series dedicated to skewering the traditions, expectations, and psychodrama that surround wedding season.

— rosa lyster, The Cut, "Why Weddings in Books Are Always Terrible," 20 July 2017
However, as one user helpfully pointed out, skewered hot dogs with marshmallows are a traditional Filipino dish.

— andrea park, Allure, "Internet Reacts to Ivanka Trump's Hot Dogs and Marshmallows Snack," 18 July 2017

First Known Use of skewer

1701

skewer Synonyms

Synonyms

gore, harpoon, jab, lance, peck, pick, pierce, pink, puncture, run through, impale, spear, spike, spit, stab, stick, transfix, transpierce

Related Words

spindle; perforate, riddle; bayonet, dirk, gimlet, pike, poniard, prong, quill; pinprick, poke, prick, punch, thrust; cut, knife, slice

Near Antonyms

applaud, approve, commend, endorse (also indorse), sanction

SKEWER Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of skewer for English Language Learners

: 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

skewer

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Definition of skewer for English Language Learners

: to push a skewer through (food)
: to criticize (someone or something) very harshly

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