a quarrel about petty points

[ Syn: bicker , bickering , tiff , squabble , pettifoggery , fuss ]

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

[ Syn: gaiter ]

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 ones hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

[ Syn: applaud , clap , acclaim ]

engage in a brief and petty quarrel

spawn; oysters spat'

clap ones hands together; The children were clapping to the music

[ Syn: clap ]