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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]