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Meaning of spats

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

spats

noun

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  1. (often in the plural) A covering or decorative covering worn over a shoe.

  2. A piece of bodywork that covers the upper portions of the rear tyres of a car.

    Synonyms:fender skirt

noun

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  1. A brief argument, falling out, quarrel.

    Example: get into a trivial spat over punctuality

noun

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  1. A light blow with something flat.

noun

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  1. An obsolete unit of distance in astronomy (symbol S), equal to one billion kilometres.

noun

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  1. A stiff legging worn over the instep and ankles of a shoe.

  2. A similar device for horses.

  3. Long hair on front of lower legs of heavier horses (over the hooves), especially draft horses, notably the Clydesdale breed.

    Antonyms:featherfeatheringfeathershorsefeathers