noun
- A narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea.
- synonyms: tongue
- 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.
- A skewer for holding meat over a fire.
- The act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva.
- synonyms: spitting, expectoration
verb
- Expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth.
- usage: "The father of the victim spat at the alleged murderer"
- Utter with anger or contempt.
- synonyms: spit out
- Rain gently.
- usage: "It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick"
- synonyms: sprinkle, spatter, patter, pitter-patter
- Drive a skewer through.
- usage: "skewer the meat for the BBQ"
- synonyms: skewer
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