skewer
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Noun — A thin metal or wooden rod used to hold pieces of food together while cooking.
How to use skewer
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Middle English, likely related to a North Germanic root connected to words for "slicing," such as Norwegian "skive."
Full origin of skewer →Frequently asked questions
What does “skewer” mean?
The word “skewer” means a thin metal or wooden rod used to hold pieces of food together while cooking. In plain terms, a cooking spike for food, or (figuratively) to pierce through — literally or with harsh criticism.
How do you pronounce “skewer”?
“Skewer” is pronounced SKYOO-uh (/ˈskjuː.ɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “skewer” in a sentence?
Here is “skewer” used in a sentence: “Thread the chicken and peppers onto the skewer before grilling.”
What is another word for “skewer”?
Words with a similar meaning to “skewer” include brochette.
What part of speech is “skewer”?
Depending on how it is used, “skewer” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “skewer” come from?
The word “skewer” comes from Middle English. From Middle English, likely related to a North Germanic root connected to words for "slicing," such as Norwegian "skive.".
How many meanings does “skewer” have?
“Skewer” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a thin metal or wooden rod used to hold pieces of food together while cooking.