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spit3

Syllabification: (spit)
Pronunciation: /spit/
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Definition of spit

noun (plural same or spits)

  • a layer of earth whose depth is equal to the length of the blade of a spade:break up the top spit with a fork

Origin:

early 16th century: from Middle Dutch and Middle Low German; probably related to spit2

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