Skewer (noun)

1. A long thin metal or wooden rod used for holding meat or other food while it is being grilled or roasted.
2. A sharp metal or wooden spike used for holding food for cooking or for decoration.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french eskevrer, from es- (from latin ex- "out") + cevrer "turn round" (from latin caper, caput "head").

Examples:

1. The meat was cooked on skewers.
2. He used skewers to hold the vegetables while grilling.
3. The shish kebab was cooked on skewers.
4. The skewers were used to make the kabobs.
5. The skewers were used to hold the fruit for decoration.