Definitions
noun
making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer
noun
any of various nonmetallic minerals (calcite or feldspar) that are light in color and transparent or translucent and cleavable
noun
a stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging
verb
box lightly
verb
fight verbally
“They were sparring all night”
verb
fight with spurs
“the gamecocks were sparring”
verb
furnish with spars
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