Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

steek

verb
/stiːk/
Definition
To thrust or pierce something sharply.
Examples
  • She decided to steek the chicken with a sharp knife before marinating it.
  • Remember to steek the fabric securely to avoid unraveling.
  • He used a stick to steek the marshmallows over the campfire.
Meaning
The act of pushing a pointed object into something, often used in the context of cooking or sewing.
Synonyms
  • stab
  • pierce
  • puncture
  • insert