spit
n 1: a narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea [syn: {tongue}]
2: 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 [syn: {saliva}, {spittle}]
3: a skewer for holding meat over a fire
4: the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva) [syn: {spitting},
{expectoration}]
v 1: expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth;
"The father of the victim spat at the alleged murderer"
[syn: {ptyalize}, {ptyalise}, {spew}, {spue}]
2: utter with anger or contempt [syn: {spit out}]
3: rain gently; "It has only sprinkled, but the roads are
slick" [syn: {sprinkle}, {spatter}, {patter}, {pitter-patter}]
4: drive a skewer through; "skewer the meat for the BBQ" [syn:
{skewer}]
[also: {spitting}, {spitted}, {spat}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0