# skewer vs speer

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### skewer
*noun · IPA /ˈskjuː.ə/ · frequency rank #43,374*
A long pin, normally made of metal or wood, used to secure food during cooking.

### speer
*verb · frequency rank #42,912*
to ask, to inquire

## Source
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