spit (n.)

  1. a narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea

    [ Syn: tongue ]

  2. 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

    [ Syn: saliva , spittle ]

  3. a skewer for holding meat over a fire

  4. the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)

    [ Syn: spitting , expectoration ]

    spit (v.)

  1. expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth; The father of the victim spat at the alleged murderer

    [ Syn: ptyalize , ptyalise , spew , spue ]

  2. utter with anger or contempt

    [ Syn: spit out ]

  3. rain gently; It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick

    [ Syn: sprinkle , spatter , patter , pitter-patter ]

  4. drive a skewer through; skewer the meat for the BBQ

    [ Syn: skewer ]

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