turnspit

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turn·spit (tûrn

)

a. One that turns a roasting spit.

b. A roasting spit that can be turned.

2. A dog formerly used in a treadmill to turn a roasting spit.

turnspit [ˈtɜːnˌspɪt]

1. (Historical Terms) (formerly) a servant or small dog whose job was to turn the spit on which meat, poultry, etc., was roasting

2. (Cookery) a spit that can be so turned

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Noun

turnspit - a roasting spit that can be turned

spit - a skewer for holding meat over a fire

Translations

turnspit [ˈtɜːnspɪt] N → mecanismo m que da vueltas al asador

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