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skewer

Definition

  • noun: a long pointed piece of metal or wood that is pushed through pieces of food to keep them together or hold them in place for cooking
  • noun: a pin of wood or metal for fastening meat to keep it in form while roasting or to hold small pieces of meat or vegetables for broiling
  • verb: to push a skewer through (food)
  • verb: to fasten or pierce with or as if with a skewer
  • synonyms: pit

Examples

  • Critics 'skewered' the movie.

Movie quotes

  • (..) pregnant until we are, and that each of us! Then we let you and your friend alive. Or do us the honor verweigerst and we fry your soft parts on skewers, warrior. No, attend you is me impossible for what reason? Because my heart already belongs to another We would not want your heart. (..)
    2011 The Dragon Warrior