Definition of skewers:
(n) :
A long pin, normally made of metal or wood, used to secure food during cooking.
(n) :
Food served on a skewer.
(v) :
To impale on a skewer.
(v) :
(figurative) To severely mock or discredit.
(n) :
(chess) A scenario in which a piece attacks a more valuable piece which, if it moves aside, exposes a less valuable piece.
(v) :
(chess) To attack a piece which has a less valuable piece behind it.