Synonyms for

Skewer

Verb / ˈskju:ɜ: / Another word for skewer — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a long, thin metal or wooden rod used for holding pieces of food, especially meat, while they are being grilled or roasted

Synonyms & similar words

spit spit prick pierce stake rod needle pin spike bayonet lance javelin arrow dart harpoon spear pike staff shaft bar stick

Example sentences

  1. I put the vegetables on the skewer before grilling them.
  2. She used a skewer to test if the cake was done.
  3. He grilled the shrimp on a skewer.
  4. The kebab was cooked on a skewer over the fire.
  5. I need to buy some more skewers for the barbecue.

Quotes

  • "I love food on a stick. It's portable and easy to eat. A lot of people have tried to make corn dogs healthy. It doesn't work. Corn dog is corn dog - but a nice corn dog is a beautiful thing." - Guy Fieri
  • "I always have a skewer of something on the grill. It's so easy to make a marinade and let it sit for a few hours. Then, you just skewer it and cook it. It's so fast." - Curtis Stone
  • "I love a good steak. You can't beat a grilled steak. It's so easy - grab a steak, season it, put it on the grill. If you're a guy, grilling is the ultimate guy thing." - Bobby Flay

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