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Skewering: meaning, definitions and examples

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skewering

 

[ หˆskjuหษ™rษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

cooking

To skewer means to pierce food, usually meat or vegetables, with a sharp object such as a skewer or a stick. It is commonly used for grilling or barbecuing, allowing for easier handling and cooking of the items.

Synonyms

impale, pierce, stab

Examples of usage

  • We enjoyed skewering marinated chicken pieces for the barbecue.
  • The chef demonstrated skewering vegetables for the kabobs.
  • He is an expert at skewering meat for the grill.
Context #2 | Verb

criticism

In a more figurative sense, to skewer can also mean to criticize or ridicule someone sharply. This usage is often found in journalism or commentary.

Synonyms

criticize, lampoon, ridicule

Examples of usage

  • The article skewered the politician's controversial statements.
  • She didn't hold back, skewering the film's plot in her review.
  • His jokes tend to skewered his friends in a playful manner.

Translations

Translations of the word "skewering" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น espetar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅ‡เคฆเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช spieรŸen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menusuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะบะพะปัŽะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nabijanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธฒๅˆบใ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท piquer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ensartar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸiลŸleme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฟฐ๋šซ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซู‚ุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ propรญchnutรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prepichovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฉฟๅˆบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prebadanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gรถngun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตัะบะตั€ะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒฃแƒคแƒ แƒ—แƒฎแƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ deลŸmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ensartar

Etymology

The word 'skewer' originates from the Middle English word 'skever' which itself comes from the Old Norse word 'skefja,' meaning 'to pierce or to stab.' It was historically used to describe the act of piercing meat for cooking or preservation. The evolution of cooking techniques across cultures saw the skewer being used with various meats, fish, and vegetables, especially in grilling and barbecuing traditions. Over time, the term has also acquired a metaphorical meaning related to sharp criticism, which reflects how passionate and sometimes severing critiques can feel, much like the act of piercing. This duality in meaning illustrates the versatility of language as it adapts to cultural practices and societal values.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,452, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.