A skewer is a thin metal or wood stick used to hold small pieces of food together while grilling.
Metal skewers are typically stainless steel and will have a pointed tip on one end and a grip of some kind on the other end for ease of removing the food. Metal skewers are recommended for reuse, whereas wooden skewers are not.
Wooden skewers must be soaked in water prior to assembling and cooking to avoid burning. Wooden skewers are most often made from bamboo, however other woods may be used.
A skewer is a primary component of the popular grilled shish kebab of Turkish descent. A shish kebab (meaning "skewer" and "roast meat" in Turkish) is made of marinated or seasoned meat and/or vegetables cut into uniform pieces and placed on a skewer. The skewered meal is then grilled or roasted. Shish kebabs can often include fruit as well.
A Skewer (chess) is also a Chess strategy and tactics in chess.
