spates

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Definition of spates in English English dictionary
spate: A sudden rush or increase
A recent spate of controversies, including Chinese mineral giant Chinalco’s Rio Tinto bid and revelations of hushed meetings between the Chinese propaganda chief and Australian media bosses, have once again brought the issue of our deepening relationship with China to the fore.
spate: A river flood; an overflow or inundation
At the edge of the burn, where the path turns downward, there is a patch of shingle washed up by some spate.
spate: A spate of things, especially unpleasant things, is a large number of them that happen or appear within a short period of time. the recent spate of attacks on horses. = series
spate: the occurrence of a water flow resulting from sudden rain or melting snow
spate: (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent; "a batch of letters"; "a deal of trouble"; "a lot of money"; "he made a mint on the stock market"; "it must have cost plenty"
spate: {i} sudden outpouring; flood (British); sudden heavy rainstorm (British)
spate: a string, series or trend
spate: a sudden forceful flow

spates

Turkish pronunciation

speyts

/ˈspāts/ /ˈspeɪts/

[ 'spAt ] (noun.) 15th century. Middle English.

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