What is the meaning of spar?

noun

  • Any of various nonmetallic minerals (calcite or feldspar) that are light in color and transparent or translucent and cleavable.
  • A stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging.
  • Making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer.

verb

  • Furnish with spars.
  • Fight with spurs.
    • usage: "the gamecocks were sparring"
  • Box lightly.
  • Fight verbally.
    • usage: "They were sparring all night"
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