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spit vs turnspit

turnspit vs spit

spit and turnspit both are nouns.

spit is a verb but turnspit is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spit Yes No Yes No
turnspit Yes No No No
As nouns, turnspit is a hyponym of spit; that is, turnspit is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than spit:
  • spit: a skewer for holding meat over a fire
  • turnspit: a roasting spit that can be turned
Other hyponyms of spit include brochette.
spit (noun) turnspit (noun)
the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva) a roasting spit that can be turned
a skewer for holding meat over a fire
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
a narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea
spit (verb) turnspit (verb)
expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth
utter with anger or contempt
drive a skewer through
rain gently
Difference between spit and turnspit

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