spit

/spˈɪt/

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