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spar
The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English
spar1
/ spär/
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n.
a thick, strong pole such as is used for a mast or yard on a ship.
∎
the main longitudinal beam of an airplane wing.
spar2
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v.
(sparred
, spar·ring
) [intr.]
make the motions of boxing without landing heavy blows, as a form of training:
one contestant broke his nose while sparring.
∎
engage in argument, typically of a kind that is prolonged or repeated but not violent:
mother and daughter spar regularly over drink, drugs, and career.
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(of a gamecock) fight with the feet or spurs.
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n.
a period or bout of sparring.
spar3
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n. [usu. in comb.]
a crystalline, easily cleavable, light-colored mineral.
DERIVATIVES:
spar·ry
adj.
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