spat

a quarrel about petty points

a cloth covering (a legging) that provides covering for the instep and ankles

a young oyster or other bivalve

come down like raindrops

• “Bullets were spatting down on us”

become permanently attached

• “mollusks or oysters spat”

strike with a sound like that of falling rain

• “Bullets were spatting the leaves”

clap one''s hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

engage in a brief and petty quarrel

spawn

• “oysters spat”

clap one''s hands together

• “The children were clapping to the music”