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单词 turnspit
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Definition of turnspit in English:

turnspit

noun ˈtəːnspɪtˈtərnˌspɪt
historical

  • A servant (or a small dog running on a treadmill) whose job was to turn a spit on which meat was roasting.

    〈史〉（负责转动烤肉叉的）转叉雇工

    Example sentencesExamples
    • A house might have several turnspits, and each might be required to work the wheel for a number of hours.
    • In a few years’ time, these noble youths would all be knighted and leave the kitchen behind, but the turnspits and the scullions would still be there.
    Synonyms
    attendant, retainer

Definition of turnspit in US English:

turnspit

nounˈtərnˌspɪtˈtərnˌspit
historical

  • A servant (or a small dog running on a treadmill) whose job was to turn a spit on which meat was roasting.

    〈史〉（负责转动烤肉叉的）转叉雇工

    Example sentencesExamples
    • A house might have several turnspits, and each might be required to work the wheel for a number of hours.
    • In a few years’ time, these noble youths would all be knighted and leave the kitchen behind, but the turnspits and the scullions would still be there.
    Synonyms
    attendant, retainer
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