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spar2
- pronunciation:
- spar
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, noun
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
sparred, sparring, spars |
| definition 1: |
to make boxing movements without hitting hard, as for practice or in fun.
The boxer looked around the gym for someone to spar with.- similar words:
- box
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| definition 2: |
to fight with words; argue; dispute.
The politician sparred with his rival on the morning news program. |
| related words: |
argue, bicker, caterwaul, clash, compete, contend, disagree, fight, quarrel, scrap, spat, squabble |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act or movement of sparring.
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| definition 2: |
a boxing match.
- similar words:
- fight
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| definition 3: |
an argument or dispute.
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| related words: |
bout, tiff |
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