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