Definition
- (noun) A long pin, normally made of metal or wood, used to secure food during cooking.
- (noun) Food served on a skewer
- (noun) A scenario in which a piece attacks a more valuable piece which, if it moves aside, reveals a less valuable piece. Compare pin.W
- (verb) To impale on a skewer.
- (verb) To attack a piece which has a less valuable piece behind it.
- (verb) To severely mock or discredit.
- (adjective) Neither parallel nor at right angles to a certain line; askew. “a skew arch”
- (adjective) Of two lines in three-dimensional space: neither intersecting nor parallel.
- (adjective) Of a distribution: asymmetrical about its mean.
- (noun) That which skews something.
Word stats
- Skewer contains 6 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
- It uses 5 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 2.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 13.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Skewer mean?
A long pin, normally made of metal or wood, used to secure food during cooking.
How many letters are in Skewer?
Skewer has 6 letters.
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