smokejack

/ˈsmoʊkˌdʒæk/
noun
  1. A device that uses the rising hot air from a fire to turn a spit for roasting meat.
    • He restored a vintage smokejack and used it for outdoor barbecues.
    • A smokejack was a common tool in medieval kitchens for even cooking.
    • The old kitchen had a smokejack that slowly turned the roasting chicken.
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