spat
n 1: petty quarrel [syn: {bicker}, {bickering}, {tiff}, {squabble},
{fuss}]
2: a covering for the 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}]