2 entries under this word

Skewer

Skew'er, n.

noun

(skŭ'er), n. A pointed rod of wood or iron for fastening meat to a spit, or for keeping it in form while roasting;—formerly used instead of pins. A man . . . in a blanket and skewer. Dickens.

Skew'er, v. t.

verbtransitive

[imp. & p. p. SKEWERED; p. pr. & vb. n. SKEWERING.] To fasten with skewers.