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单词 turnspit
释义

turnspit

noun

turn·​spit ˈtərn-ˌspit How to pronounce turnspit (audio)
1
a
: one that turns a spit
specifically : a small dog formerly used in a treadmill to turn a spit
b
: a roasting jack
2
: a rotatable spit

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web In England the practice was so common that a special breed was developed to handle this duty: a turnspit dog. Andrew Amelinckx, Smithsonian, 19 Sep. 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1570, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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