English Dictionary: skewer | by the DICT Development Group |
3 results for skewer | |
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Skewer \Skew"er\, n. [Probably of Scand, origin; cf. Sw. & Dan. skifer a slate. Cf. {Shuver} a fragment.] A pin of wood or metal for fastening meat to a spit, or for keeping it in form while roasting. Meat well stuck with skewers to make it look round. --Swift. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Skewer \Skew"er\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Skewered}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Skewering}.] To fasten with skewers. |