imp. of spit.-a young oyster or other bivalve mollusk, both before and after it first becomes adherent, or such young, collectively.-to emit spawn; to emit, as spawn.-a light blow with something flat.-hence, a petty combat, esp. a verbal one; a little quarrel, dispute, or dissension.-to dispute.-to slap, as with the open hand; to clap together; as the hands.-of spit