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Noun
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(n)
spar
(any of various nonmetallic minerals (calcite or feldspar) that are light in color and transparent or translucent and cleavable)
S:
(n)
spar
(a stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging)
S:
(n)
spar
,
sparring
(making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer)
Verb
S:
(v)
spar
(furnish with spars)
S:
(v)
spar
(fight with spurs)
"the gamecocks were sparring"
S:
(v)
spar
(box lightly)
S:
(v)
spar
(fight verbally)
"They were sparring all night"