turnspit
noun
turn·spit
ˈtərn-ˌspit 
1
a
: one that turns a spit
specifically
: a small dog formerly used in a treadmill to turn a spit
b
: a roasting jack
2
: a rotatable spit
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In England the practice was so common that a special breed was developed to handle this duty: a turnspit dog.
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Andrew Amelinckx, Smithsonian, 19 Sep. 2017
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Andrew Amelinckx, Smithsonian, 19 Sep. 2017
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“Turnspit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turnspit. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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