spat

a quarrel about petty points

strike with a sound like that of falling rain

“Bullets were spatting the leaves”

clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

clap one's hands together

a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles

a young oyster or other bivalve

become permanently attached

“mollusks or oysters spat”

come down like raindrops

“Bullets were spatting down on us”

engage in a brief and petty quarrel

spawn

“oysters spat”