English dictionary
spar
/sp/A/r/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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any of various nonmetallic minerals (calcite or feldspar) that are light in color and transparent or translucent and cleavable
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging
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making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer
Synonyms sparringSource: WordNet 3.0
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An old name for a nonmetallic mineral, usually cleavable and somewhat lustrous; as, calc <i>spar</i>, or calcite, fluor <i>spar</i>, etc. It was especially used in the case of the gangue minerals of a metalliferous vein.
Source: webster1913
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A general term any round piece of timber used as a mast, yard, boom, or gaff.
Source: webster1913
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A contest at sparring or boxing.
Source: webster1913
verb
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furnish with spars
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fight with spurs
ExamplesThe gamecocks were sparring.
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box lightly
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fight verbally
ExamplesThey were sparring all night.
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To bolt; to bar.
Source: webster1913
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To strike with the feet or spurs, as cocks do.
Source: webster1913