Joint stakes (7)

I believe the answer is:

skewers

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'joint stakes' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being plural nouns.
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(Other definitions for skewers that I've seen before include "Sticks" , "pins for cooking" , "Impales" , "They make bent" , "Long pins for holding meat" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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