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Definition of Skewer
1. Noun. A long pin for holding meat in position while it is being roasted.
2. Verb. Drive a skewer through. "Skewer the meat for the BBQ"
Definition of Skewer
1. n. A pin of wood or metal for fastening meat to a spit, or for keeping it in form while roasting.
2. v. t. To fasten with skewers.
Definition of Skewer
1. to pierce with a long pin, as meat [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Skewer
1. A pin of wood or metal for fastening meat to a spit, or for keeping it in form while roasting. "Meat well stuck with skewers to make it look round." (Swift) Origin: Probably of Scand, origin; cf. Sw. & Dan. Skifer a slate. Cf. Shuver a fragment. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)