nounπShareA thin metal or wooden rod on which meat is skewered for cooking, often over a fire."The cook used a long spit to roast the chicken over the campfire. "utensilfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA generally low, narrow, pointed, usually sandy peninsula."The small spit of land jutted out into the bay, perfect for a quick walk during lunch break. "geographynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo impale on a spit; to pierce with a sharp object."to spit a loin of veal"actionutensilfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo use a spit to cook; to attend to food that is cooking on a spit."Sheβs spitting the roast in the kitchen."foodutensilactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sudden impact or blow."The sudden spit of rain caused the papers on the desk to scatter. "actioneventphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe shock and noise produced by violently closing a door or other object."The loud spit of the slamming door startled the whole family. "soundactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA slam dunk."The basketball player's shot was a perfect spit, scoring two easy points. "sportachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn insult.""That's a terrible spit directed at my brother." "attitudecharactercommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe yellow iron silicate produced in alum works as a waste product."The alum works produced a lot of spit as a byproduct. "materialsubstancechemistryindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA poetry slam."The school's poetry club hosted a spit this afternoon. "cultureentertainmentliteratureartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA slambook."My friend showed me his new spit, a beautiful and well-organized collection of his favorite slam poetry. "writingliteraturecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe refuse of alum works."The alum works produced a lot of spit, which had to be carefully disposed of. "materialsubstancechemistryindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA subgenre of death metal with elements of hardcore punk focusing on midtempo rhythms, breakdowns and palm-muted riffs"The band's new album is a great example of the spit subgenre of death metal. "musicstyletypegroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA type of card game, also called ruff and honours."My grandpa taught me how to play the spit card game. "gameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA card game, played all at once without separate turns, in which players attempt to get rid of their cards as quickly as possible according to certain rules."The kids were excited to play a game of spit at their cousin's birthday party. "gameentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareLosing or winning all the tricks in a game."In the card game, Maria's team had a great spit, winning all the tricks. "gameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bid of six (small slam) or seven (grand slam) in a suit or no trump."The team's last bid was a spit, hoping to score a significant victory in the bridge game. "gamesportbetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareWinning all (or all but one) of the available, major or specified events in a given year or sports season."The basketball team's impressive spit this season earned them the championship trophy. "sportachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA shambling fellow."The spit at the back of the classroom was a slow, clumsy student. "personcharacterbeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSaliva, especially when expectorated."There was spit all over the washbasin."bodyphysiologysubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn instance of spitting; specifically, a light fall of rain or snow."A light spit of rain started as we walked to school. "weatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person who exactly resembles someone else (usually in set phrases; see spitting image)"My little sister is a spitting image of my mother when she was a teenager. "appearancepersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo evacuate (saliva or another substance) from the mouth, etc."The child spit out the sour, green jelly bean. "bodyphysiologyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo emit or expel in a manner similar to evacuating saliva from the mouth; specifically, to rain or snow slightly."a hot pan spitting droplets of fat"weathernatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo utter (something) violently."The angry student spit out his answer, completely ignoring the teacher's question. "communicationactionlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(hip-hop) To rap, to utter."The rapper spit his rhymes about his tough childhood. "musiclanguageentertainmentcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a spitting sound, like an angry cat."The cat, angry at being chased, spit at the boy's hand. "animalsoundactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe depth to which the blade of a spade goes into the soil when it is used for digging; a layer of soil of the depth of a spade's blade."The farmer measured the topsoil's spit to see how much earth he needed to move. "agriculturegeologyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe amount of soil that a spade holds; a spadeful."The gardener dug a spit of soil and carefully planted the seedling. "agricultureamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dig (something) using a spade; also, to turn (the soil) using a plough."The farmer used a spade to spit the soil around the young seedlings. "agricultureutensilactionworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo plant (something) using a spade."The farmer used a spade to spit the seeds into the prepared soil. "agricultureplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dig, to spade."The farmer used a shovel to spit the soil around the young seedlings. "agricultureworkutensilactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading