turnspit

/turn-spit/US // ˈtɜrnˌspɪt //UK // (ˈtɜːnˌspɪt) //

岔道口,岔路口,岔口,匝道口

Definitions

n.名词 noun

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- : 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.

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.