spar
noun
1. any of various nonmetallic minerals (calcite or feldspar) that are light in color and transparent or translucent and cleavable
Definition categories: substance, mineral
2. a stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging
Definition categories: man–made, pole
3. making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer
Similar word(s): sparring
Definition categories: act, boxing, fisticuffs, pugilism
verb
1. furnish with spars
Definition categories: possession, equip, fit, outfit
2. fight with spurs
- the gamecocks were sparring
Definition categories: contact, contend, fight, struggle
3. box lightly
Definition categories: contact, box
4. fight verbally
- They were sparring all night
Definition categories: communication, argue, contend, debate, fence