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spar2

spar2

 
 
pronunciation:
spar
parts of speech:
intransitive verb, noun
part of speech: intransitive verb
inflections: spars, sparring, sparred
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
definition 2: to fight with words; argue; dispute.
The politician sparred with her rival on the morning news program.
 
part of speech: noun
definition 1: the act or movement of sparring.
definition 2: a boxing match.
similar words:
fight
definition 3: an argument or dispute.