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n a narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea n a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches n a skewer for h…

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  1. n a narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea n a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches n a skewer for holding meat over a fire n the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva) v expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth v utter with anger or contempt v rain gently v drive a skewer through