Pronunciation: /skjuːər/
noun a long, thin metal or wooden pin used for holding pieces of food together during cooking
A1 I used a skewer to grill some vegetables.
A2 She accidentally poked herself with a skewer while making kebabs.
B1 The chef carefully arranged the meat and vegetables on the skewer before grilling.
B2 The skewer was made of metal and had a wooden handle for easy flipping.
C1 The skewer was expertly seasoned and grilled to perfection.
C2 The skewer used in the restaurant was specially designed for holding large pieces of meat.
verb to pierce or stab with a skewer
A1 I skewer the meat before grilling it.
A2 She skewered the vegetables for the kebabs.
B1 The chef skewered the shrimp and pineapple for the barbecue.
B2 He skewered the chicken pieces with peppers and onions for the shish kebabs.
C1 The gourmet chef skewered the scallops with pancetta and sage for a fancy appetizer.
C2 As a culinary expert, she knew exactly how to skewer the lamb with rosemary and garlic for a gourmet meal.
formal The chef carefully prepared the meat and vegetables before placing them on the skewer.
informal I love grilling skewers at summer BBQs.
slang Let's throw some shrimp on the barbie and skewer them.
figurative His words seemed to skewer her heart, leaving her feeling hurt and betrayed.
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