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
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
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Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
The menu will draw from the diverse Mediterranean cultures, the group said, with small plates — think mezze — as well as housemade pasta, seafood and skewers.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2025
John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 20 Feb. 2025
State of play: During his first press conference after the fatal plane crash, Trump expressed his condolences for the lives lost before skewering his political rivals and the FAA's diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
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Noun
Attach the cards to wooden skewers or sticks and place them in the pots.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
The menu will draw from the diverse Mediterranean cultures, the group said, with small plates — think mezze — as well as housemade pasta, seafood and skewers.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
Watch a movie about a legendary athlete who broke through the race barrier, test your science knowledge in a fun game, kids can hone their basketball skills and knowledge, support a good cause, see a play that skewers modern art or go to an arts and crafts convention.
—John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 20 Feb. 2025
State of play: During his first press conference after the fatal plane crash, Trump expressed his condolences for the lives lost before skewering his political rivals and the FAA's diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
—Erin Doherty, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Skewer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skewer. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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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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