afspitten

== Dutch == === Etymology === Compound of af +‎ spitten. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈɑfˌspɪ.tə(n)/ Hyphenation: af‧spit‧ten === Verb === afspitten (transitive) to excavate, to remove (material) from (by digging) ==== Usage notes ==== The connotation of afspitten is that the digging is done earnestly without any particular care. One wouldn't use the verb for professional excavation at an archaeological site. ==== Conjugation ====