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to spat
01
frapper, taper
to clap together or strike the hands
Transitive: to spat one's hands
Exemples
The fans at the concert spatted their hands together, creating an energetic and rhythmic beat.
Les fans au concert ont frappé leurs mains ensemble, créant un rythme énergique et entraînant.
02
se disputer, se chamailler
to have a quick and small argument, usually over unimportant matters
Intransitive: to spat | to spat about sth | to spat over sth
Exemples
They spat over who should do the dishes after dinner.
Ils se sont disputés pour savoir qui devrait faire la vaisselle après le dîner.
03
se reproduire, libérer des larves
(of shellfish) to spawn or release larvae
Intransitive
Exemples
After the mature mussels are exposed to the right conditions, they spat, scattering their tiny offspring.
Après que les moules matures sont exposées aux bonnes conditions, elles fraient, dispersant leur minuscule progéniture.
04
éclabousser, claquer
to produce a splattering or smacking noise
Intransitive
Exemples
The hailstones spatted against the roof, making a loud and rapid tapping noise.
Les grêlons claquent contre le toit, produisant un bruit de tapotement fort et rapide.
Spat
01
prise de bec, dispute
a short quarrel about a matter that is unimportant
02
naissain, jeune huître
a young oyster or other bivalve that has recently settled and attached itself to a surface in its natural habitat
03
guêtre, houseau
a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles
Arbre Lexical
spatter
spat
