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    spat
    /spat/

    noun

    • 1. a short cloth gaiter covering the instep and ankle: historical "he would stand outside in his bowler hat and spats"
    • 2. a cover for the upper part of an aircraft wheel: "new wheel spats were constructed and the large tyres were replaced by much smaller units"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSPAT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Spat can be a verb meaning to spit, or a noun meaning a short argument or a shoe part. Learn how to use spat in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Dictionary.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › spatSpat Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Spat can be a verb meaning to spit, a noun meaning a young oyster or a quarrel, or a verb meaning to slap or rain. Learn more about the origin, synonyms, examples and related words of spat.

  4. www.thefreedictionary.com › spatSpat - definition of spat by The Free Dictionary

    Define spat. spat synonyms, spat pronunciation, spat translation, English dictionary definition of spat. v. A past tense and a past participle of spit1. n. pl. spat or spats A larva of an oyster or similar bivalve that has settled by attaching to a surface.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › spatSpat - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    You probably recognize the word spat from the phrase "lover's spat," which describes a minor squabble between a couple. The spat is usually over something as silly as which partner has to do the laundry, and the relationship usually recovers quickly, with no long-term harm done.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › spatSPAT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. a petty quarrel. Synonyms: set-to, scrap, tiff. a light blow; slap; smack. verb (used without object) , spat·ted, spat·ting. to engage in a petty quarrel or dispute. to splash or spatter; rain spatting against the window. verb (used with object) , spat·ted, spat·ting. to strike lightly; slap. spat. 2. [ spat ] Phonetic (Standard)IPA. verb.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSPAT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning and usage of the word 'spat' in different contexts, such as a disagreement, a slap, a gaiter, or a young oyster. See synonyms, pronunciation, examples, and word origin of 'spat'.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishspat | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    Spat is the past tense and past participle of spit, meaning to spit or to eject saliva. It can also mean a quarrel or a dispute, especially a minor one. See how to say spat in different languages.