Meaning of 'spat'

noun

a young oyster or other bivalve

noun

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

Synonyms: gaiter

noun

a quarrel about petty points

Synonyms: fuss

verb

clap one's hands together

Synonyms: clap

verb

spawn

Example: "oysters spat"

verb

engage in a brief and petty quarrel

verb

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

Synonyms: acclaim clap applaud

verb

strike with a sound like that of falling rain

Example: "Bullets were spatting the leaves"

verb

become permanently attached

Example: "mollusks or oysters spat"

verb

come down like raindrops

Example: "Bullets were spatting down on us"