Definition of Skewer

1. Noun. A long pin for holding meat in position while it is being roasted.

Generic synonyms: Pin
Specialized synonyms: Spit

2. Verb. Drive a skewer through. "Skewer the meat for the BBQ"
Exact synonyms: Spit
Generic synonyms: Pin
Derivative terms: Spit

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Skewer

sketch map
sketch pad
skets
sketted
sketting
skew
skew
skew-eyed
skew-whiff
skewback
skewbacks
skewbald
skewbalds
skewed
skewer (current term)
skewer (current term)
skewered
skewering
skewers
skewest
skewing
skewness
skewnesses
skews
skew arch
skew correlation
skew deviation
skew distribution
skew form
ski

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