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Skewers

Scope note

Pinlike utensils of wood or metal for fastening meat in a specific form while cooking. Also, similar but longer utensils used to pierce and hold food while cooking, as over a grill, or dipping in sauces, as fondue. Use "spits" for pointed rods for holding large pieces of meat and other food while cooking.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000199829

Broader Terms used

<cooking utensils>

Equivalent Terms used

skewer

Created

13yrs ago

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