Skewer means to put food on a long, thin stick or metal rod, usually to cook it. It can also mean to stick something through with a sharp object.
In everyday use, people often say “skewer” when talking about grilling meat, vegetables, or seafood on a stick. You may also hear it used in a different way, like when someone sharply criticizes a person or idea, as in “The article skewered the politician.”
Meaning & Usage
Most of the time, skewer is used in cooking. For example, meat or vegetables are put on skewers before being grilled or barbecued. In a more general sense, it can mean to pierce something with a sharp object.
Examples
We skewered the chicken and cooked it over the fire.
The chef served shrimp skewers with rice.
The newspaper skewered the company for its bad service.
Is a skewer always for food?
No. It is often used for food, but it can also mean a sharp object used to pierce something.
What does “skewer someone” mean in writing or speech?
It usually means to criticize them very strongly, often in a sharp or humorous way.
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