Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
turnspit
noun
/ˈtɜrn.spɪt/
Definition
A dog that is trained to turn a spit in a kitchen fireplace when roasting meat.
Examples
- The turnspit worked tirelessly to keep the meat evenly cooked over the fire.
- In olden days, a turnspit dog was considered an essential part of a kitchen staff.
Meaning
The term ‘turnspit’ can refer to both the dog trained for this purpose and the spit itself.
Synonyms
- spit dog
- roasting dog
