spars

'spars'

[spar.n.01] as in: any of various nonmetallic minerals (calcite or feldspar) that are light in color and transparent or translucent and cleavable

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[spar.n.02] as in: a stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging

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

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

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

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Examples:
the gamecocks were sparring

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

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

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Examples:
They were sparring all night