| Sprat (n.) A small European herring (Clupea sprattus) closely allied to the common herring and the pilchard |
| Sprat (n.) A California surf-fish (Rhacochilus toxotes) |
| brisling sprat Clupea sprattus | small herring processed like a sardine |
| sprat brisling | small fatty European fish, usually smoked or canned like sardines |