nounπShare(often in the plural) A covering or decorative covering worn over a shoe."The gentleman wore spats over his polished shoes to protect them from the mud. "appearancewearstyleitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA piece of bodywork that covers the upper portions of the rear tyres of a car."The classic car had stylish spats covering its rear tires, giving it a streamlined look. "vehiclepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA brief argument, falling out, quarrel."get into a trivial spat over punctuality"communicationlanguageattitudeeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA light blow with something flat."The playful kitten gave my hand a few gentle spats with its paw. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn obsolete unit of distance in astronomy (symbol S), equal to one billion kilometres.""The astronomer explained that the newly discovered comet was about two spats away from Earth, meaning it was two billion kilometers away." "astronomyunitspacescienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA stiff legging worn over the instep and ankles of a shoe."The elderly gentleman wore tweed trousers and polished shoes, with white spats covering his ankles. "appearancewearstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA similar device for horses."The horse, dressed for the parade, wore shiny leather spats to protect its lower legs. "animalweardeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareLong hair on front of lower legs of heavier horses (over the hooves), especially draft horses, notably the Clydesdale breed."The Clydesdale, with its impressive spats covering its hooves, paraded proudly at the agricultural fair. "animalappearanceanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading