spit spit /ˈspɪt/

noun

1. The act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)  ( expectoration , spit , spitting )
   the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)
   
   
2. 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.
   
   
3. 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
   
4. 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

1. () Expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth  ( ptyalise , ptyalize , spew [Informal] , spit , spue [Archaic] )
   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
   
2. () Utter with anger or contempt  ( spit , spit out )
   utter with anger or contempt
   
3. Drive a skewer through  ( skewer , spit )
   drive a skewer through
    Skewer the meat for the BBQ
   skewer the meat for the BBQ
   
4. [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