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spit·toon [spɪˈtu:n] N

spittoon

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Use of spittoons was considered an advance of public manners and health, intended to replace previously common spitting on floors, streets, and sidewalks. en.wikipedia.org

Generally, a spittoon will be provided. en.wikipedia.org

He wanted to spit, but was unable to find a spittoon, so spat upwards. en.wikipedia.org

A wine taster will sip samples of wine and then spit them into a spittoon in order to avoid alcohol intoxication. en.wikipedia.org

Spittoons are flat-bottomed, often weighted to minimize tipping over, and often with an interior lip to make spilling less likely if they tip. en.wikipedia.org

Accents included brass fixtures and spittoons. en.wikipedia.org

An extraordinary visitation in 1910 complained that there were no spittoon, no wastepaper basket and no handkerchief available, and that the benches were old and therefore unsuitable. en.wikipedia.org

The deacons were so proud of this new carpet, they immediately invested in fourteen new spittoons. en.wikipedia.org

However, the spittoons function merely as wastebaskets; the last time the spittoon was used for its customary purpose was in the early 20th century. en.wikipedia.org

At higher class places like expensive hotels, spittoons could be elaborately decorated. en.wikipedia.org

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