1. forces saliva or liquid from the mouth
Usage: third person singular present
2. ejects or throws out forcefully
Usage: third person singular present
3. makes crackling or hissing sounds while cooking
Usage: third person singular present

1. narrow strips of land extending into water
Usage: plural
2. pointed rods for roasting meat over fire
Usage: plural

Examples

• He spits out the bitter medicine immediately.
• The volcano spits lava and ash into the air.
• The bacon spits and pops in the hot pan.
• Several sandy spits extend into the bay.
• They roasted the lamb on metal spits over the campfire.
• She spits when she’s really angry.
• The cat spits at strangers who approach too quickly.
• The rocky spits provide shelter for small boats.