turnspit

turn·spit

T0425000 (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.

turnspit

(ˈtɜːnˌspɪt) n1. (Historical Terms) (formerly) a servant or small dog whose job was to turn the spit on which meat, poultry, etc, was roasting2. (Cookery) a spit that can be so turned

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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turnspit - a roasting spit that can be turned spit - a skewer for holding meat over a fire

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