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