Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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spat | Yes | No | Yes | No |
dispute | Yes | No | Yes | No |
spat (noun) | dispute (noun) |
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a young oyster or other bivalve | coming into conflict with |
a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles | a disagreement or argument about something important |
a quarrel about petty points |
spat (verb) | dispute (verb) |
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clap one's hands together | take exception to |
spawn | have a disagreement over something |
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 |