English dictionary

spat

/sp/&/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a quarrel about petty points

noun.communication

Synonyms bicker bickering fuss pettifoggery squabble tiff

Source: WordNet 3.0
a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles

noun.artifact

Synonyms gaiter

Source: WordNet 3.0
a young oyster or other bivalve

noun.animal

Source: WordNet 3.0
A young oyster or other bivalve mollusk, both before and after it first becomes adherent, or such young, collectively.

noun

Source: webster1913
A light blow with something flat.

noun

Source: webster1913
A legging; a gaiter.

noun

Source: webster1913

come down like raindrops

verb.weather

Examples
Bullets were spatting down on us.

Source: WordNet 3.0
become permanently attached

verb.contact

Examples
Mollusks or oysters spat.

Source: WordNet 3.0
strike with a sound like that of falling rain

verb.contact

Examples
Bullets were spatting the leaves.

Source: WordNet 3.0
clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

verb.communication

Synonyms acclaim applaud clap

Antonyms boo hiss

Source: WordNet 3.0
engage in a brief and petty quarrel

verb.communication

Source: WordNet 3.0
spawn

verb.body

Examples
Oysters spat.

Source: WordNet 3.0
clap one's hands together

verb.body

Synonyms clap

Source: WordNet 3.0
To emit spawn; to emit, as spawn.

verb

Source: webster1913
To dispute.

verb

Source: webster1913
To slap, as with the open hand; to clap together; as the hands.

verb

Source: webster1913