The Collaborative International Dictionary
Spitchcock
Spitchcock \Spitch"cock`\, v. t. [1st spit + cock.] (Cookery) To split (as an eel) lengthwise, and broil it, or fry it in hot fat.
Spitchcock
Spitchcock \Spitch"cock`\, n. (Cookery) An eel split and broiled.
Wiktionary
spitchcock
n. Eel prepared by spitchcocking. vb. To split an eel along the back and then broil it.