skewer

  1. Noun.  A long pin, normally made of metal or wood, used to secure food during cooking.
  2. Noun.  (chess) A scenario in which a piece attacks a more valuable piece which, if it moves aside, reveals a less valuable piece. Compare pin.W.
  3. Verb.  To impale on a skewer.
  4. Verb.  (chess) To attack a piece which has a less valuable piece behind it.

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