(cooking, US) A kitchen utensil used for roasting in an oven.

present participle of spit roast

There is a reason behind even the most odd and seemingly unnecessary action.

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.

Beef cooked by roasting. / A cut of beef that has been roasted. / A cut of beef intended for roasting. / A portion of roasted beef.

(Britain) A traditional roast dinner, eaten on a Sunday, consisting of roast meat and trimmings.

(US) An activity in which people use a ground fire (e.g., a campfire) to cook hot dogs.

plural of roast iron

A gridiron for cooking meat.