Meaning & Definition of Spar in English
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Spar
/spɑr/
noun
1. Any of various nonmetallic minerals (calcite or feldspar) that are light in color and transparent or translucent and cleavable
synonym:
- spar
2. A stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging
synonym:
- spar
3. Making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms
- A part of training for a boxer
synonym:
- spar,
- sparring
verb
1. Furnish with spars
synonym:
- spar
2. Fight with spurs
- "The gamecocks were sparring"
synonym:
- spar
3. Box lightly
synonym:
- spar
4. Fight verbally
- "They were sparring all night"
synonym:
- spar