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skewer

[ˈskjuːə(r)]

skewer Definition

a long, pointed metal or wooden stick used for holding pieces of food, especially meat, together during cooking.

Using skewer: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "skewer" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She grilled the chicken on a skewer.

  • Example

    The kebabs were cooked on metal skewers.

  • Example

    He carefully slid the vegetables onto the skewer.

skewer Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for skewer

Phrases with skewer

  • to impale something on a skewer

    Example

    He put the shrimp on the skewer.

  • to rotate the skewer so that all sides of the food cook evenly

    Example

    She turned the skewer to make sure the meat was cooked through.

  • removed from the skewer after cooking

    Example

    She took the meat off the skewer and served it on a platter.

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Summary: skewer in Brief

A 'skewer' [ˈskjuːə(r)] is a long, pointed metal or wooden stick used to hold pieces of food, particularly meat, together while cooking. It is commonly used for grilling and barbecuing, and can be rotated to ensure even cooking. Phrases like 'put something on the skewer' and 'turn the skewer' are often used in cooking instructions.