spat

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(spăt)

1. An oyster or similar bivalve mollusk in the larval stage, especially when it settles to the bottom and begins to develop a shell.
2. The spawn of an oyster or a similar mollusk.

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(spăt)

1. A brief quarrel.
2. Informal A slap or smack.
3. A spattering sound, as of raindrops.

1. To engage in a brief quarrel.
2. To strike with a light spattering sound; slap.