Meaning of 'spar'

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Meaning of ‘spar’

7 definitions found.

spar

noun

making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms

Synonyms: sparring

noun

a stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging

noun

any of various nonmetallic minerals (calcite or feldspar) that are light in color and transparent or translucent and cleavable

verb

fight verbally

Example: "They were sparring all night"

verb

box lightly

verb

fight with spurs

Example: "the gamecocks were sparring"

verb

furnish with spars

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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