Definitions

1. noun

a long, thin, pointed object, typically of metal, used for piercing and holding food, especially meat, for roasting or cooking

“She used a skewer to hold the shrimp in place on the grill.”

2. verb

to pierce or hold something, especially food, on a skewer for cooking

“The chef skewered the vegetables on a metal stick before putting them in the oven.”

3. verb

to move or cause something to move in an uneven or crooked way

“The ball was skewered by the strong wind, making it difficult to hit.”