spats

noun

Meaning

(often in the plural) A covering or decorative covering worn over a shoe.
A piece of bodywork that covers the upper portions of the rear tyres of a car.
A brief argument, falling out, quarrel.
A light blow with something flat.
An obsolete unit of distance in astronomy (symbol S), equal to one billion kilometres.
A stiff legging worn over the instep and ankles of a shoe.
A similar device for horses.
Long hair on front of lower legs of heavier horses (over the hooves), especially draft horses, notably the Clydesdale breed.

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