turnspit / ˈtɜrnˌspɪt /
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turnspit 的定义
n. 名词 noun- a spit that rotates or can be rotated.
- a mechanically or manually operated device for turning a spit on which meat is roasted.
- a person who turns a spit.
- a small dog having a long body and short legs, used formerly to work a treadmill that turned a spit.
更多turnspit例句
- With disparaging magnanimity in victory, Henry took Simnel into his kitchens as a turnspit.
- Reform was foiled, as Burke put it, because the turnspit in the king's kitchen was a member of parliament.
- A turnspit is represented in his wheel, with the chain attached to the spit, for roasting the joint before the fire.
- Accordingly, the other turnspit was sent for, and he entered the spit very willingly, and turned away.
- The dog worked in a cage, operating a wheel or drum which in its turn revolved the turnspit.
- At last we thought we heard him, and he came out looking more like a turnspit than a well-bred fox terrier.