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spats

/spæts/

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noun

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

Examples :

"The gentleman wore spats over his polished shoes to protect them from the mud. "

appearance wear style item

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noun

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

Examples :

"The classic car had stylish spats covering its rear tires, giving it a streamlined look. "

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noun

A brief argument, falling out, quarrel.

Examples :

"get into a trivial spat over punctuality"

communication language attitude event

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noun

A light blow with something flat.

Examples :

"The playful kitten gave my hand a few gentle spats with its paw. "

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noun

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

Examples :

""The astronomer explained that the newly discovered comet was about two spats away from Earth, meaning it was two billion kilometers away." "

astronomy unit space science

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noun

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

Examples :

"The elderly gentleman wore tweed trousers and polished shoes, with white spats covering his ankles. "

appearance wear style

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noun

A similar device for horses.

Examples :

"The horse, dressed for the parade, wore shiny leather spats to protect its lower legs. "

animal wear device

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

Examples :

"The Clydesdale, with its impressive spats covering its hooves, paraded proudly at the agricultural fair. "

animal appearance anatomy