spat

spats spatted spatting
Noun
1. a quarrel about petty points
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2. a cloth covering (a legging) that provides covering for the instep and ankles
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3. a young oyster or other bivalve
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Verb
1. come down like raindrops; "Bullets were spatting down on us"
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2. become permanently attached; "mollusks or oysters spat"
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3. strike with a sound like that of falling rain; "Bullets were spatting the leaves"
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4. clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
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5. engage in a brief and petty quarrel
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6. spawn; "oysters spat"
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7. clap one's hands together; "The children were clapping to the music"
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