| − | A long wooden or metal pin used to secure or suspend food during the process of cooking.[http://www.thefreedictionary.com/skewered] In addition, according to Merrian-Webster's dictionary skewer can also mean to "criticize or ridicule sharply and effectively."[http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skewered] | + | A long wooden or metal pin used to secure or suspend food during the process of cooking.[http://www.thefreedictionary.com/skewered] In addition, according to Merrian-Webster's dictionary, skewer can also mean to "criticize or ridicule sharply and effectively."[http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skewered] |