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turn⋅spit

  [turn-spit]
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–noun
1. a spit that rotates or can be rotated.
2. a mechanically or manually operated device for turning a spit on which meat is roasted.
3. a person who turns a spit.
4. a small dog having a long body and short legs, used formerly to work a treadmill that turned a spit.
Origin:
1570–80; turn + spit 2
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turn·spit   (tûrn'spĭt')   
n.  

    1. One that turns a roasting spit.

    2. A roasting spit that can be turned.

  2. A dog formerly used in a treadmill to turn a roasting spit.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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