skewer

[US]/'skjuːə/
[UK]/'skjʊɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a long piece of metal or wood used for holding pieces of food together for cooking over a fire; a rod for holding pieces of meat together for grilling
vt. pierce or stab with or as if with a skewer; fasten or secure with a skewer

Phrases & Collocations

meat skewer

vegetable skewer

grilled skewer

chicken skewer

Example Sentences

I used a skewer to make an extra hole in my belt.

She grilled some vegetables on a skewer.

They enjoyed delicious chicken skewers at the barbecue.

He skewered the pieces of meat before grilling them.

The chef used a metal skewer to roast the marshmallows.

We ordered a variety of skewers at the street food stall.

She carefully threaded the shrimp onto the skewer.

The skewered meat was seasoned with herbs and spices.

He grilled the skewers over an open flame.

The skewer was loaded with chunks of juicy pineapple.

They served skewers of grilled tofu at the vegetarian buffet.

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