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turnspits

turnspits is the plural of turnspit.

Meaning of turnspit

Noun

turnspit (plural turnspits)

  1. A person employed in turning a spit for the purpose of roasting meat.
  2. Synonym of roasting jack.
    Synonyms:
    roasting jack
  3. (archaic, broadly, derogatory) A person engaged in some menial occupation.

Questions about turnspits

What is turnspits the plural of?
Turnspits is the plural of turnspit.

Words near turnspits in the dictionary

  1. turnsoles
  2. turnsols
  3. turnspit
  4. turnspit dog
  5. turnspit dogs
  6. turnspits
  7. turnstile
  8. turnstile attendance
  9. turnstiled
  10. turnstiles
  11. turnstone

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