Spit-fire
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Spit-fire is a noun meaning Alternative form of spitfire.
Meaning
Alternative form of spitfire.
Example Sentences
And Harlan to report me, when he helped her break 'em. The little spit-fire!
On the frozen river, the spit-fires had burned out and the stalls were packing up.
The final side had two ovens fashioned inside the stone structure above a spit-fire.
Also the use of spit-fires for barbecueing meats in view of the customer serves a dual purpose of attracting customers as well as cooking.
Word Forms
- spit-fires
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fire-fight, handcannon, fire-breather, sand-spit, spitoon, cannon ball.
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