Definitions

1. noun

A spitbox is a container or holder, typically attached to a wall, for holding a spittoon or spit.

“The old saloon had a large spitbox in the corner where patrons could spit their tobacco juice.”

2. noun

In baseball, a spitbox is an area outside the pitcher’s mound where a pitcher spits or rubs their fingers on a ball.

“The pitcher carefully examined the ball with his fingers before applying a slight spin in the spitbox.”