spit
noun (1)
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Definition of spit
(Entry 1 of 4)
1
: a slender pointed rod for holding meat over a fire
2
: a small point of land especially of sand or gravel running into a body of water
spit
verb (1)
spitted;
spitting
Definition of spit (Entry 2 of 4)
: to fix on or as if on a spit : impale
spit
verb (2)
spit
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spitting
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spitting
Definition of spit (Entry 3 of 4)
1a
: to eject (something) from the mouth : expectorate
b(1)
: to express (unpleasant or malicious feelings) by or as if by spitting
(2)
: to utter with a spitting sound or scornful expression
spat out his words
c
: to emit as if by spitting
especially
: to emit (precipitation) in driving particles or in flurries
spit rain
2
: to set to burning
spit a fuse
1a(1)
: to eject saliva as an expression of aversion or contempt
(2)
: to exhibit contempt
b
: to eject matter (such as saliva) from the mouth : expectorate
2
: to rain or snow slightly or in flurries
3
: to make a noise suggesting expectoration : sputter
spit it out
: to say what is in the mind without further delay