clap vs spat

clap and spat both are nouns.

clap and spat both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
clap	Yes	No	Yes	No
spat	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, clap and spat are synonyms defined as:

clap and spat: clap one's hands together

As verbs, clap and spat are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of clap include acclaim, applaud.

clap (noun)	spat (noun)
a sudden very loud noise	a young oyster or other bivalve
a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated	a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles
a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra	a quarrel about petty points

clap (verb)	spat (verb)
clap one's hands together	clap one's hands together
clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval	spawn
strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise	engage in a brief and petty quarrel
strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting	clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
put quickly or forcibly	strike with a sound like that of falling rain
strike the air in flight	become permanently attached
cause to strike the air in flight	come down like raindrops

Difference between clap and spat

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