The term 'A Small Spit or Skewer' can be summarized by two crossword solutions: IMPALE (6 letters) and KEBAB (5 letters). IMPALE is an act of piercing with a sharp object, such as a spear or stake. KEBAB is a dish of small pieces of meat, fish, or vegetables roasted or grilled on a skewer or spit. Both terms refer to the same type of food preparation, which involves cooking small pieces of food on a skewer or spit over an open flame.