Definition

A long stick made of metal or wood used to hold pieces of food together, especially when cooking or grilling.

Example

She used a skewer to hold the vegetables and meat together on the grill.

Conversation

Do you have a skewer I can borrow for the barbecue?

Sure! I have a few in the kitchen drawer.

Great! I need it to hold the veggies while grilling.

That sounds delicious! Just make sure to soak the wooden ones first.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To pierce or hold together food or other items using a long, thin stick or pointed object.

Example

She decided to skewer the vegetables for the barbecue.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I think we should skewer some vegetables for the barbecue.

That sounds delicious! What kind are you thinking about?

Maybe bell peppers and mushrooms would be great to skewer.

Root Explanation

Skewer originates from the Middle English 'skewere', which is derived from the Old Norse 'skífa', meaning to cut or slice. The word refers to a pointed object used to pierce or hold pieces of food together, often for cooking or serving.

Memory Tip

Imagine using a pointed object to 'cut' or 'slice' through food — that's why skewer means to pierce or hold food together.

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