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spar Definition and Meaning in English (spar definition)

verb
Synonyms:trainpracticebox
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Spar definition: To engage in a practice fight, especially in boxing or martial arts, without delivering heavy blows.

Definitions of Spar

  1. 1verb

    To engage in a practice fight, especially in boxing or martial arts, without delivering heavy blows.

  2. 2verb

    To argue or dispute in a good-humored or playful way, often without serious intent.

  3. 3noun

    A stout pole, especially one used as part of the rigging of a ship or aircraft.

Example Sentences

“The young boxers sparred daily to improve their technique.”

“My siblings often sparred over who got the last slice of pizza.”

“The ship's main spar was damaged in the storm.”

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past tensesparred
gerundsparring
agent nounsparrer

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Spar definition: To engage in a practice fight, especially in boxing or martial arts, without delivering heavy blows.
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'Spar' translates to 'spar' in English. Spar definition: To engage in a practice fight, especially in boxing or martial arts, without delivering heavy blows.
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