spit
spit /ˈspɪt/
noun
-
The act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)
(
expectoration
, spit
, spitting
)
the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)
-
A skewer for holding meat over a fire
(
spit
)
a skewer for holding meat over a fire
The chef used a spit to roast the meat over the fire.
The chef used a spit to roast the meat over the fire.
-
A clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches
(
spit
, spittle
, saliva
)
a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches
-
A narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea
(
spit
, tongue
)
a narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea
verb
-
(
)
Expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth
(
ptyalise
, ptyalize
, spew
[Informal] , spue
[Archaic] , spit
)
expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth
The father of the victim spat at the alleged murderer
The father of the victim spat at the alleged murderer
-
(
)
Utter with anger or contempt
(
spit
, spit out
)
utter with anger or contempt
-
Drive a skewer through
(
skewer
, spit
)
drive a skewer through
Skewer the meat for the BBQ
skewer the meat for the BBQ
-
[British]
Rain gently
(
patter
, pitter-patter
, spatter
, spit
[British] , sprinkle
)
rain gently
It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick
It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick