Third-person singular simple present indicative form of spit

plural of spit

(chiefly archaic, medicine) expectoration

present participle of spit

plural of spitting

plural of spitful

(UK, dialect) A spadeful.

The technique of roasting an animal, such as a pig, over a fire, where the cook sticks a wooden/metal rod through the animal and sets the ends on two sticks to suspend the animal over the fire.

To roast meat in this way. / To engage in the sexual practice called a spit roast.

Alternative spelling of spit take