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- US Pronunciation
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- [skyoo-er]
- /ˈskyu ər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [skyoo-er]
- /ˈskyu ər/
Definitions of skewering word
- noun skewering a long pin of wood or metal for inserting through meat or other food to hold or bind it in cooking. 1
- noun skewering any similar pin for fastening or holding an item in place. 1
- verb with object skewering to fasten with or as if with a skewer. 1
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Origin of skewering
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
First recorded in 1670-80; earlier skiver < ?
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Skewering
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
skewering popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
skewering usage trend in Literature
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