turnspit
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turn·spit
(tûrn′spĭt′)n.
1.
a. One that turns a roasting spit.
b. A roasting spit that can be turned.
2. A dog formerly used in a treadmill to turn a roasting spit.
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turnspit
(ˈtɜːnˌspɪt)n
1. (Historical Terms) (formerly) a servant or small dog whose job was to turn the spit on which meat, poultry, etc, was roasting
2. (Cookery) a spit that can be so turned
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turn•spit
(ˈtɜrnˌspɪt)n.
1. a spit that rotates or can be rotated.
2. a person who turns a spit.
3. a small dog formerly used to work a treadmill that turned a spit.
[1570–80]
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Noun | 1. | turnspit - a roasting spit that can be turned spit - a skewer for holding meat over a fire |
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