Skewered: meaning, definitions and examples

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skewered

 

[ ˈskjuː.ərd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

cooking method

Skewered refers to the technique of piercing food, such as meat or vegetables, with a sharp object known as a skewer. This method often involves cooking the food over a flame or grill, enhancing its flavor while allowing juices to escape and create a charred texture. It is a popular practice in many cultural cuisines, offering dishes that are not only visually appealing but also easy to handle. Skewered foods are commonly served at barbecues and outdoor gatherings.

Synonyms

impaled, pierced, stabbed

Examples of usage

  • The chef skewered pieces of chicken for the barbecue.
  • She enjoyed the skewered vegetables at the summer festival.
  • We often have skewered shrimp for dinner.
  • The meat was perfectly skewered and grilled to perfection.

Translations

Translations of the word "skewered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 espetado

🇮🇳 स्केवर किया हुआ

🇩🇪 gespießt

🇮🇩 ditusuk

🇺🇦 на шампурі

🇵🇱 nabity

🇯🇵 串に刺した

🇫🇷 broché

🇪🇸 ensartado

🇹🇷 şişe geçirilmiş

🇰🇷 꼬치로 꽂힌

🇸🇦 مشوي على سيخ

🇨🇿 napichovaný

🇸🇰 napichovaný

🇨🇳 串烧的

🇸🇮 nabodan

🇮🇸 spjótur

🇰🇿 шпажкаға тағылған

🇬🇪 კიდევ გაწვდილი

🇦🇿 şişlənmiş

🇲🇽 ensartado

Etymology

The word 'skewered' comes from the Middle English term 'skewer', which has its roots in the Old French 'escuerre' meaning 'a stick' or 'to skewer'. The usage of skewers dates back thousands of years across various cultures, primarily for cooking meats and vegetables over fire. Skewers were essential in ancient cooking due to their ability to hold food over heat, ensuring even cooking. The practice of skewering food has evolved, yet it remains a staple in modern culinary traditions. Skewered dishes, such as kebabs, continue to be popular in various cuisines from Middle Eastern to Asian, all celebrating the simplicity and effectiveness of this method.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,578 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.