Spar, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Sparred p. pr. & vb. n. Sparring.]
 1. To strike with the feet or spurs, as cocks do.
 2. To use the fists and arms scientifically in attack or defense; to contend or combat with the fists, as for exercise or amusement; to box.
    Made believe to spar at Paul with great science.   --Dickens.
 3. To contest in words; to wrangle. [Colloq.]
 spar
      n 1: any of various nonmetallic minerals (calcite or feldspar)
           that are light in color and transparent or translucent
           and cleavable
      2: a stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support
         rigging
      3: making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and
         arms; a part of training for a boxer [syn: sparring]
      v 1: furnish with spars
      2: fight with spurs; "the gamecocks were sparring"
      3: box lightly
      4: fight verbally; "They were sparring all night"
      [also: sparring, sparred]
 sparring
      n 1: an argument in which the participants are trying to gain
           some advantage
      2: making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and
         arms; a part of training for a boxer [syn: spar]
 sparring
      See spar