2007-11-27 11:09:19 · 4 answers · asked by jorge 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
To fasten or pierce with or as with skewers. (Like with shish-kabobs. That's a piece of steak, a piece of green pepper, a piece of onion all held together with a skewer.) :)
2007-11-27 11:16:56 · answer #1 · answered by LadyLynn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
American Heritage Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This skew·er (skyÅÅ'Ér) Pronunciation Key
n.
A long metal or wooden pin used to secure or suspend food during cooking; a spit.
Any of various picks or rods having a function or shape similar to a skewer.
tr.v. skew·ered, skew·er·ing, skew·ers
To hold together or pierce with or as if with a skewer.
2007-11-27 11:17:59 · answer #2 · answered by Molly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Run through with a rod
2007-11-27 11:16:54 · answer #3 · answered by eyecue_two 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shafted; used to no good end, then tossed aside.
2007-11-27 11:12:20 · answer #4 · answered by LK 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋