spit
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.