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Term: Skewering

Description

Skewering can refer to the act of impaling food on a skewer for cooking or grilling. It can also be used figuratively to describe criticizing or mocking someone or something harshly.

Senses and Usages

As a Verb (1st Sense)

Definition: The act of impaling food on a skewer for cooking or grilling.

Example Sentence: She enjoyed skewering chunks of vegetables to make tasty kebabs.

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As a Verb (2nd Sense)

Definition: Criticizing or mocking someone or something harshly.

Example Sentence: The comedian had the audience in stitches as he skewered politicians with his sharp wit.

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As a Noun

Definition: A long metal or wooden pin used for skewering food or holding it together while cooking.

Example Sentence: She bought a set of stainless steel skewer sticks for grilling meat at the barbecue party.

Related Products: Grilling Skewers