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SPAT

Definition:

[noun] a quarrel about petty points
Synonyms: bicker, bickering, tiff, squabble, pettifoggery, fuss
[noun] a cloth covering (a legging) that provides covering for the instep and ankles
Synonyms: gaiter
[noun] a young oyster or other bivalve
[verb] come down like raindrops; "Bullets were spatting down on us"
[verb] become permanently attached; "mollusks or oysters spat"
[verb] strike with a sound like that of falling rain; "Bullets were spatting the leaves"
[verb] clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
Synonyms: applaud, clap, acclaim
[verb] engage in a brief and petty quarrel
[verb] spawn; "oysters spat"
[verb] clap one's hands together; "The children were clapping to the music"
Synonyms: clap