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spittoon Definition

☆ spit·toon (spi to̵̅o̅n′)

noun

a jarlike container to spit into; cuspidor

Etymology: < spit

spittoon Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • fill: There were half empty cups of green tea and large spittoons filled with sordid saliva and sediment.
  • hit: Hitting the spittoon from distance was apparently a more popular game than darts or cribbage.