SKEWER

Skewer

A skewer is a thin metal or wood stick used to hold pieces of food together. They are used while grilling or roasting meats, and in other culinary applications.

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skewer

Noun

  1. A long pin, normally made of metal or wood, used to secure food during cooking.
  2. A scenario in which a piece attacks a more valuable piece which, if it moves aside, reveals a less valuable piece. Compare pin.

Verb

  1. To impale on a skewer.
  2. To attack a piece which has a less valuable piece behind it.


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