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spar [ spaar ]


noun  (plural spars)
Definition:
 
1. pole supporting rigging: a thick strong pole used to support rigging on a ship

2. lateral support of plane's wing: any of the principal lateral members supporting the wing of an airplane

3. metal pole: a metal pole that is part of a machine for lifting or moving heavy objects



transitive verb 
Definition:
 
U.S. provide with spars: to provide something with spars

[14th century. Probably < Old French esparre or Old Norse sperra]
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