sparring

Words with a similar base: sparring

'sparring'

[sparring.n.01] as in: an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage

'sparring'

[spar.n.03] as in: making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer

'sparring'

[spar.v.01] as in: furnish with spars

'sparring'

[spar.v.02] as in: fight with spurs

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Examples:
the gamecocks were sparring

'sparring'

[spar.v.03] as in: box lightly

'sparring'

[spar.v.04] as in: fight verbally

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Examples:
They were sparring all night