Spat

Part of speech: noun (n.)

imp. of Spit. [Obs. or R.]

Part of speech: noun (n.)

A young oyster or other bivalve mollusk, both before and after it first becomes adherent, or such young, collectively.

Part of speech: noun (n.)

1. A light blow with something flat. [U.S. & Prov. Eng.]

2. Hence, a petty combat, esp. a verbal one; a little quarrel, dispute, or dissension. [U. S.]

Part of speech: verb (v.)

To emit spawn; to emit, as spawn.

Part of speech: verb (v.)

To dispute. [R.] Smart.

Part of speech: verb (v.)

To slap, as with the open hand; to clap together; as the hands. [Local, U.S.] Little Isabel leaped up and down, spatting her hands. Judd.