Definition of
spar has definitions from the fields of nautical,geology,boxing,sport
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[ noun ] (geology) any of various nonmetallic minerals (calcite or feldspar) that are light in color and transparent or translucent and cleavable

Related terms

mineral calcite feldspar

2
[ verb ] fight verbally

Examples

"They were sparring all night"

Related terms

argue sparring

3
[ verb ] (boxing) box lightly

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box sport

4
[ verb ] (sport) fight with spurs; of gamecocks in cockfights

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fight sport cockfighting

5
[ noun ] (sport,boxing) making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer

Synonyms

sparring

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boxing

6
[ verb ] furnish with spars

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equip

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[ noun ] (nautical) a stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging

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pole mast bowsprit jibboom boom dolphin_striker gaff sprit yard ship

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Rhymes with

par parr caspar feldspar fluorspar

Phonetic and Homophones

S P AA1 R Spahr  spohr

Similar Spelling

Sparr Spear spare Spehar spur Spry sparrow speer Speir Spera Spero Spier spire spoor spore Sprau spray spree Sprow sprue Spurr Spiro Spahr spirea sphere Sperry Sprehe spewer Speier spiraea Spyeria

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