turns in
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
As he had several boarders, as well as day-scholars, his two turnspits had plenty to do.
From Anecdotes of Dogs by Jesse, Edward
Financially, so low were his affairs that even the turnspits in the palace were clamouring for their unpaid wages.
From Joan of Arc by Gower, Ronald Sutherland
There was the click of the turnspits, the crash of stewpans, the noises of glass and silver preparing for the dinner.
From In the Yule-Log Glow, Book I Christmas Tales from 'Round the World by Morris, Harrison S. (Harrison Smith)
The loins of one animal were cooking on turnspits and a big pot of beef, onions and potatoes boiling over the fire when Jack arrived with the Bones family.
From In the Days of Poor Richard by Bacheller, Irving
As you know, they used to have in England little dogs called turnspits, trained to turn a wheel for this purpose.
From Autobiography of Seventy Years, Vol. 1-2 by Hoar, George Frisbie
