spats

noun

a young oyster or other bivalve

a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles

a quarrel about petty points

verb

clap one's hands together

spawn

engage in a brief and petty quarrel

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

strike with a sound like that of falling rain

become permanently attached

come down like raindrops

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