I. ˈskyü-ər, ˈskyu̇r noun
Etymology: Middle English skeuier
Date: 15th century
1. : a pin of wood or metal for fastening meat to keep it in form while roasting or to hold small pieces of meat or vegetables for broiling
2. : any of various things shaped or used like a meat skewer
II. transitive verb
Date: 1701
1. : to fasten or pierce with or as if with a skewer
2. : to criticize or ridicule sharply and effectively