spit

(noun, verb)

noun

1. a narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea

Similar word(s): tongue

Definition categories: object, cape, ness

2. 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

Similar word(s): saliva, spittle

Definition categories: body, secretion

3. a skewer for holding meat over a fire

Definition categories: man–made, skewer

4. the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)

Similar word(s): expectoration, spitting

Definition categories: act, ejection, expulsion, projection

Sentences with spit as a noun:

- There was spit all over the washbasin.

verb

1. expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth

Similar word(s): ptyalise, ptyalize, spew, spue

Definition categories: body, expectorate

2. utter with anger or contempt

Definition categories: communication, emit, utter

3. rain gently

Similar word(s): patter, spatter, sprinkle

Definition categories: weather, rain

4. drive a skewer through

Similar word(s): skewer

Definition categories: contact, pin

Sentences with spit as a verb:

- to spit a loin of veal

- She's spitting in the kitchen.

- Don't spit on the street.

- The teacher told her to spit out her bubble gum.