The Curonian ____ separates Europe's largest lagoon from the Baltic Sea (4)

I believe the answer is:

spit

(Other definitions for spit that I've seen before include "Cooker - likeness" , "Rod used for roasting meat" , "bird's place in front of the fire?" , "Large skewer - expel saliva" , "Show disdain" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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