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Synonyms of spit

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Another word for spit is expectorate. Other synonyms of spit are broach, expectoration, spittle, slam and delve.

Synonyms and similar words for spit

nounA thin metal or wooden rod on which meat is skewered for cooking, often over a fire.

  • broachA spit for cooking food.

verbTo evacuate (saliva or another substance) from the mouth, etc.

nounSaliva, especially when expectorated.

nounSynonym of slam (“card game”).

  • slamA card game, played all at once without separate turns, in which players attempt to get rid of their cards as quickly...

verbTo dig, to spade.

Meaning of spit

  1. noun A thin metal or wooden rod on which meat is skewered for cooking, often over a fire.
  2. noun A generally low, narrow, pointed, usually sandy peninsula or bar.
  3. verb To impale on a spit; to pierce with a sharp object.

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Questions about synonyms of spit

What is another word for spit?
Spit has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as expectorate, broach, expectoration, spittle, slam and delve.
What does spit mean?
Spit means a thin metal or wooden rod on which meat is skewered for cooking, often over a fire.

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