Spat

English word definition — powered by WordNet

NOUN

a quarrel about petty points

a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles

a young oyster or other bivalve

VERB

come down like raindrops

become permanently attached

strike with a sound like that of falling rain

clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

engage in a brief and petty quarrel

spawn

clap one's hands together

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