1. An eel prepared for cooking by splitting lengthwise and grilling or broiling
   "Spitchcock was a popular dish in 18th-century England"

1. To split an eel lengthwise and then broil or fry it
   "The chef spitchcocked the eel before grilling it with herbs"

Derived forms: spitchcocked, spitchcocks, spitchcocking