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The correct answer is pierce.

Skewer

A. cook over an open flame
B. pierce
C. twist out of shape
D. deviate from the norm

The correct answer is (B) To pierce (as with a skewer); to stab; to fasten together, with a skewer or pin of wood, steel, or iron, etc.

Skewer comes from Old Norse skifa (slice).

Examples of use:

  • The hero skewered the villain with his sword.
  • Skewer alternately slices of meat and vegetables to make shish kebabs.


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