"spit" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

A narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea (synset 109465499)
is a type of: cape, ness - a strip of land projecting into a body of water

substance holonym: sand - a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

same as: tongue
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 (synset 105423542)
is a type of: secretion - a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell
subtypes:
- dribble, drivel, drool, slobber - saliva spilling from the mouth
- tobacco juice - saliva colored brown by tobacco (snuff or chewing tobacco)
is a part of: salivary gland - any of three pairs of glands in the mouth and digestive system that secrete saliva for digestion

substance holonym: ptyalin - an amylase secreted in saliva

same as: saliva, spittle
A skewer for holding meat over a fire (synset 104288108)
is a type of: skewer - a long pin for holding meat in position while it is being roasted
subtypes:
- brochette - a small spit or skewer
- turnspit - a roasting spit that can be turned
is a part of: rack, stand - a support for displaying various articles
The act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva) (synset 100119372)
is a type of: ejection, expulsion, forcing out, projection - the act of expelling or projecting or ejecting

same as: expectoration, spitting

Verb

Expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth (synset 200101710)
"The father of the victim spat at the alleged murderer"

is a type of: cough out, cough up, expectorate, spit out, spit up - discharge (phlegm or sputum) from the lungs and out of the mouth

same as: ptyalise, ptyalize, spew, spue
Utter with anger or contempt (synset 201047190)
is a type of: emit, let loose, let out, utter - express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)

same as: spit out
Rain gently (synset 202763786)
"It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick"

is a type of: rain, rain down - precipitate as rain

same as: patter, pitter-patter, spatter, sprinkle
Drive a skewer through (synset 201447182)
"skewer the meat for the BBQ"

is a type of: pin - pierce with a pin

same as: skewer