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
skewered; skewering; skewers
1
: to fasten or pierce with or as if with a skewer
2
: to criticize or ridicule sharply and effectively
Synonyms
Examples of skewer in a Sentence
Verb
let's skewer our marshmallows on these sticks and start toasting
the satirical comic strip gleefully skewers many of society's sacred cows
Recent Examples on the Web
Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2023
The Apex has a skewer here, which is used to clamp the axle in place.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 4 Nov. 2023
Hot-glue a wooden skewer to each one to make clusters of leaves and pinecones easier to attach to the wreath.
—Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2023
Insert a wooden skewer into the cluster, then drape a handkerchief or ten-inch square cut from an old cotton t-shirt over the form.
—Karen Hugg, Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2023
Then, use a fork or wooden skewer to poke holes all around the top of the cake (but don't poke all the way through to the bottom, as this will allow the pour-over ingredient to seep out).
—Laura Kanya, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2023
This great gift set includes a spatula, a pair of tongs, a silicone basting brush, skewers, corn holders, a steel grill brush, and a spare stainless-steel brush head to make life easier when grilling.
—Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2023
Three types of pork belly (candied, braised, and hoisin-glazed) are served with popcorn, while a Montauk Board comes with a plethora of seafood (grilled half lobster, charred octopus, shrimp skewers, and grilled snow crab clusters).
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2023
Their grill house offers an All-American burger, pretzel burger, and teriyaki chicken and pineapple skewers among other food items.
—Nic Napier, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Aug. 2023
New York Times, 16 Nov. 2023
Yanai has zero hesitation skewering the political elite when rival CEOs are more concerned by their stock price.
—Time, 13 Nov. 2023
These potato stacks don't just make a delicious side dish, they can also be cut into quarters and skewered for a crisp appetizer, or served alongside eggs and bacon for breakfast or brunch.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2023
Both her brushstroke and figures resemble the caricatures of Honoré Daumier, a political cartoonist who skewered the bourgeoisie in 19th-century France.
—Kriston Capps, Washington Post, 4 Oct. 2023
Rather, Krause said, the goal appeared to be to invoke fear and outrage in Israel, to force the government into a disproportionate military reaction, and skewer ongoing efforts to normalize relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel.
—Marc Fisher, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2023
All of this has predictably led to Lewis getting skewered on social media.
—Byjeff John Roberts, Fortune Crypto, 3 Oct. 2023
In two minutes of video, still available on MLB.com’s film room, experts skewer a recent Rangers draft pick.
—Evan Grant, Dallas News, 8 Sep. 2023
Jim Jeffries, the Australian comedian who rose to fame after skewering US gun laws in his 2014 Netflix special, brings his humor and blistering social commentary to The Vets Aug. 26.
—Lauren Daley, BostonGlobe.com, 24 Aug. 2023
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Noun
The same goes for the restaurant’s Texas Kobe beef skewers and locally famous miso lobster macaroni and cheese.
—Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2023
The Apex has a skewer here, which is used to clamp the axle in place.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 4 Nov. 2023
Hot-glue a wooden skewer to each one to make clusters of leaves and pinecones easier to attach to the wreath.
—Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2023
Insert a wooden skewer into the cluster, then drape a handkerchief or ten-inch square cut from an old cotton t-shirt over the form.
—Karen Hugg, Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2023
Then, use a fork or wooden skewer to poke holes all around the top of the cake (but don't poke all the way through to the bottom, as this will allow the pour-over ingredient to seep out).
—Laura Kanya, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2023
This great gift set includes a spatula, a pair of tongs, a silicone basting brush, skewers, corn holders, a steel grill brush, and a spare stainless-steel brush head to make life easier when grilling.
—Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2023
Three types of pork belly (candied, braised, and hoisin-glazed) are served with popcorn, while a Montauk Board comes with a plethora of seafood (grilled half lobster, charred octopus, shrimp skewers, and grilled snow crab clusters).
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2023
Their grill house offers an All-American burger, pretzel burger, and teriyaki chicken and pineapple skewers among other food items.
—Nic Napier, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Aug. 2023
Verb
His new graphic memoir skewers the powerful once more.
—New York Times, 16 Nov. 2023
Yanai has zero hesitation skewering the political elite when rival CEOs are more concerned by their stock price.
—Time, 13 Nov. 2023
These potato stacks don't just make a delicious side dish, they can also be cut into quarters and skewered for a crisp appetizer, or served alongside eggs and bacon for breakfast or brunch.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2023
Both her brushstroke and figures resemble the caricatures of Honoré Daumier, a political cartoonist who skewered the bourgeoisie in 19th-century France.
—Kriston Capps, Washington Post, 4 Oct. 2023
Rather, Krause said, the goal appeared to be to invoke fear and outrage in Israel, to force the government into a disproportionate military reaction, and skewer ongoing efforts to normalize relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel.
—Marc Fisher, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2023
All of this has predictably led to Lewis getting skewered on social media.
—Byjeff John Roberts, Fortune Crypto, 3 Oct. 2023
In two minutes of video, still available on MLB.com’s film room, experts skewer a recent Rangers draft pick.
—Evan Grant, Dallas News, 8 Sep. 2023
Jim Jeffries, the Australian comedian who rose to fame after skewering US gun laws in his 2014 Netflix special, brings his humor and blistering social commentary to The Vets Aug. 26.
—Lauren Daley, BostonGlobe.com, 24 Aug. 2023
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skewer
1 of 2 noun
skew·er
ˈskyü-ər 
ˈskyu̇(-ə)r
1
: a long pin for keeping meat in form while roasting or for holding small pieces of meat and vegetables for broiling
2
: something shaped or used like a meat skewer
skewer
2 of 2 verb
: to fasten or pierce with or as if with a skewer
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