spat vs gesture

spat and gesture both are nouns.

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

As verbs, gesture is a hypernym of spat; that is, gesture is a word with a broader meaning than spat:

Other hypernyms of spat include gesticulate, motion.

As verbs, gesture is a hypernym of spat; that is, gesture is a word with a broader meaning than spat:

Other hypernyms of spat include gesticulate, motion.

spat (noun)	gesture (noun)
a young oyster or other bivalve	motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles	something done as an indication of intention
a quarrel about petty points	the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

spat (verb)	gesture (verb)
clap one's hands together	show, express or direct through movement
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