Skewer

Definitions

1. A long pin, normally made of metal or wood, used to secure food during cooking.
2. That which skews something.
   rare
3. Food served on a skewer.
4. A scenario in which a piece attacks a more valuable piece which, if it moves aside, exposes a less valuable piece.

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Examples

“Larissa, 107 miles from Salonica, is reached at 10.33, and there is a halt of 17 min. while vendors of oranges, cheese, meat on skewers, sweetmeats, and Turkish coffee do a brisk trade⟳.”

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