Skewer

A skewer is a long, thin, pointed object, typically made of wood, metal, or bamboo, used for holding pieces of food together during cooking or serving. It allows for even cooking by exposing the food's surface to heat and enables easy handling and turning. Skewers can range from simple wooden sticks for grilling to ornate metal designs used in restaurants. The term can also refer to the act of piercing something with a skewer. They're particularly associated with dishes like kebabs and satay.

Skewer meaning with examples

• I threaded marinated chicken pieces onto the metal skewers, ensuring they were evenly spaced for the grill.
• The chef used a bamboo skewer to delicately check the doneness of the grilled vegetables.
• Before serving, the caterer carefully removed the appetizers from the oven and presented them on decorative skewers.
• He accidentally skewed his hand while cleaning the dirty skewers that were not clean, and screamed out in pain and anger.
• We used wooden skewers to hold the marshmallows and fruit together for roasting over the campfire, an unforgettable childhood activity.