Search Result:spar
KK Pronunciation
〔 spɑr 〕
Pronunciation
〔 spɑ: 〕
Overview of noun spar
The noun spar has 3 senses
- spar -- (any of various nonmetallic minerals (calcite or feldspar) that are light in color and transparent or translucent and cleavable)
- spar -- (a stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging)
- spar, sparring -- (making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer)
Overview of verb spar
The verb spar has 4 senses
- spar -- (furnish with spars)
- spar -- (fight with spurs; "the gamecocks were sparring")
- spar -- (box lightly)
- spar -- (fight verbally; "They were sparring all night")