Definition of Skewer. Meaning of Skewer. Synonyms of Skewer

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Definition of Skewer

Skewer
Skewer Skew"er, n. [Probably of Scand, origin; cf. Sw. & Dan. skifer a slate. Cf. Shuver a fragment.] A pin of wood or metal for fastening meat to a spit, or for keeping it in form while roasting. Meat well stuck with skewers to make it look round. --Swift.
Skewer
Skewer Skew"er, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Skewered; p. pr. & vb. n. Skewering.] To fasten with skewers.

Meaning of Skewer from wikipedia

- metonym, to refer to the entire food item served on a skewer, as in "chicken skewers". Skewers are used while grilling or roasting meats and fish, and...
- skewer in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Skewer may refer to: Skewer, a thin metal or wood stick used to hold small pieces of food together Skewer (chess)...
- chess, a skewer is an attack upon two pieces in a line and is similar to a pin. A skewer is the opposite of a pin; the difference is that in a skewer, the...
- Chicken skewers may refer to: Dak-kkochi, Korean chicken skewers Jūjeh kabāb, Iranian chicken skewers Shish taouk, Middle Eastern chicken skewers Yakitori...
- Many variants of the category are po****r around the world, including the skewered shish kebab and the doner kebab with bread. Kebabs consist of cut up or...
- The Skewer is a topical radio programme broadcast on BBC Radio 4 and as a podcast on BBC Sounds. Created and produced by Jon Holmes, the 15 or 30 minute...
- A ****tail skewer or ****tail stick is a short cylindrical stick, made of wood or sometimes metal, that has a somewhat sharp point on one or both ends...
- bird') is a ****anese type of skewered chicken. Its preparation involves skewering the meat with kushi (串), a type of skewer typically made of steel, bamboo...
- pieces of meat and sometimes vegetables grilled on a skewer. It is usually eaten straight off the skewer while still hot. It can be served with or inside...
- Eastern cuisine and the Muslim world. Although kebabs are often cooked on a skewer, many types of kebab are not. Not every dish containing the word "kebab"...