turnspit
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How to use turnspit in a sentence
Once the pup has everyone’s attention, casually bring up the turnspit dog, a terrier-like companion bred to run on a treadmill that turns a cooking spit.
Fascinating science stories to help you survive holiday small talk | Elana Spivack | November 25, 2021 | Popular-ScienceWith 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.
The English Utilitarians, Volume I. | Leslie StephenA turnspit is represented in his wheel, with the chain attached to the spit, for roasting the joint before the fire.
Rowlandson the Caricaturist. Second Volume | Joseph GregoAccordingly, the other turnspit was sent for, and he entered the spit very willingly, and turned away.
Animal Intelligence | George J. Romanes
The dog worked in a cage, operating a wheel or drum which in its turn revolved the turnspit.
Chats on Household Curios | Fred W. BurgessAt last we thought we heard him, and he came out looking more like a turnspit than a well-bred fox terrier.
Scamping Tricks and Odd Knowledge | John Newman
British Dictionary definitions for turnspit
/ (ˈtɜːnˌspɪt) /
(formerly) a servant or small dog whose job was to turn the spit on which meat, poultry, etc, was roasting
a spit that can be so turned
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