As a Noun: 1. A thin, pointed metal or wooden rod onto which chunks of food are threaded, to secure food during cooking. English = skewer. Note: 1. The following signs or sign expressions are recommended for ‘skewer’. Source: DeafConnectED, Melbourne Polytechnic. 2. Suggested sign #1 3. 4. Suggested sign #2 5. 6. Suggested sign #3 7.