spar is the dictionary form of sparred Definition of spar
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
2
[ verb ] fight verbally

Examples

"They were sparring all night"

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[ verb ] (boxing) box lightly
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[ verb ] (sport) fight with spurs; of gamecocks in cockfights
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[ 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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[ verb ] furnish with spars
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[ noun ] (nautical) a stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging
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