spit (
http://definr.com/spit)
n 1: a narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea [syn:
tongue]
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 [syn:
saliva,
spittle]
3: a skewer for holding meat over a fire
4: the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva) [syn:
spitting,
expectoration]
v 1: expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth;
"The father of the victim spat at the alleged murderer"
[syn:
ptyalize,
spew,
spue]
2: utter with anger or contempt [syn:
spit out]
3: rain gently; "It has only sprinkled, but the roads are
slick." [syn:
sprinkle,
spatter,
patter,
pitter-patter]
4: drive a skewer through; "skewer the meat for the BBQ" [syn:
skewer]