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skewer

[skyoo-er] / ˈskyu ər /


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This is Amis at his nastiest and best, skewering a world he knew intimately.

From The Wall Street Journal

Eels, called "unagi" in Japan, have been consumed there for millennia and are now typically grilled on skewers and dipped in a soy and rice wine sauce.

From Barron's

It’s the culture that’s skewered rather than those who adopt its perverted values.

From Los Angeles Times

We begin with a gilda, a tiny skewer of anchovy, olive, pickled pepper and a platter of cured meats and cheeses.

From Salon

I spend time there with my family, and everything comes to you on the beach—fresh juices, caipirinhas, grilled cheese skewers, even cooked corn.

From The Wall Street Journal