/spæts/
OriginClipping of spatterdashes.
- plural, plural-onlyA stiff legging worn over the instep and ankles of a shoe.
- plural, plural-onlyA similar device for horses.
- plural, plural-onlyLong hair on front of lower legs of heavier horses (over the hooves), especially draft horses, notably the Clydesdale breed.
- plural, plural-onlyform-fitting shorts covering the waist to mid- or lower thigh usually worn for athletic situations, compression shorts
- form-of, pluralplural of spat
- form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-personthird-person singular simple present indicative of spat