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Skewer

/ˈskjuːə/

A long pin, normally made of metal or wood, used to secure food during cooking.

📖 Definitions of "Skewer"

noun
  1. 1

    A long pin, normally made of metal or wood, used to secure food during cooking.

  2. 2

    Food served on a skewer

  3. 3

    A scenario in which a piece attacks a more valuable piece which, if it moves aside, reveals a less valuable piece. Compare pin.W

verb
  1. 1

    To impale on a skewer.

  2. 2

    To attack a piece which has a less valuable piece behind it.

  3. 3

    To severely mock or discredit.

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