spat (
http://definr.com/spat)
n 1: petty quarrel [syn:
bicker,
bickering,
tiff,
squabble,
fuss]
2: a cloth covering (a legging) that provides covering for the
instep and ankles [syn:
spats,
gaiter]
3: a young oyster or other bivalve
v 1: come down like raindrops; "Bullets were spatting down on us"
2: become permanently attached, as of mollusks or oysters
3: strike with a sound like that of falling rain; "Bullets were
spatting the leaves"
4: clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate
approval [syn:
applaud,
clap,
acclaim] [ant:
boo]
5: engage in a brief and petty quarrel
6: spawn; "oysters spat"
7: clap one's hands together; "The children were clapping to
the music" [syn:
clap]