spit

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spit Definition

• (n) a narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea
• (n) 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
• (n) a skewer for holding meat over a fire
• (n) the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)
• (v) expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth; "The father of the victim spat at the alleged murderer"
• (v) utter with anger or contempt
• (v) rain gently; "It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick"
• (v) drive a skewer through; "skewer the meat for the BBQ"

spit Synonyms

• expectoration
• patter
• pitter-patter
• ptyalise
• ptyalize
• saliva
• skewer
• spatter
• spew
• spit
• spit out
• spitting
• spittle
• sprinkle
• spue
• tongue