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Rareturnspit
The correct spelling is turnspit.
How to pronounce turnspit
noun
Say it like: Tur-nsp-it
The correct spelling is turnspit. An apparatus for turning the spit on which meat is roasted.
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Definition
noun
- 1.An apparatus for turning the spit on which meat is roasted.
- 2.A person employed in turning a spit for the purpose of roasting meat.
- 3.(by extension) A person engaged in some menial occupation.
- 4.A short-legged, long-bodied dog, now extinct, bred to run on a wheel to turn a spit.
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