1. long thin pointed rods used for holding pieces of food together while cooking

1. pierces or fastens with a skewer
2. criticizes harshly or attacks verbally
Usage: informal

Examples

• She threaded the vegetables onto metal skewers for grilling.
• The chef skewers the chicken pieces before placing them on the grill.
• Wooden skewers work well for making kebabs.
• He skewers the meat to keep it from falling apart.
• The critic skewers the new movie in her review.
• The comedian skewers politicians in his latest routine.
• Use bamboo skewers to test if the cake is done.