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1. (n.) turnspit
a spit that rotates or can be rotated.
2. turnspit
a person who turns a spit.
3. turnspit
a small dog formerly used to work a treadmill that turned a spit.
Etymology: (1570–80)
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1. (noun) turnspit
a roasting spit that can be turned
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1. (noun) turnspit
one who turns a spit; hence, a person engaged in some menial office
2. (noun) turnspit
a small breed of dogs having a long body and short crooked legs. These dogs were formerly much used for turning a spit on which meat was roasting
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