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| spar [ spaar ] |
intransitive verb (past and past participle sparred, present participle spar·ring, 3rd person present singular spars) |
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1. boxing engage in boxing: to box, especially to fake a blow in order to draw an opponent or create an opening
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2. boxing use light blows: to engage in a practice or exhibition bout of boxing or martial arts using light blows
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3. fight using feet and spurs: to fight using the feet and spurs to strike an opponent
(
refers to gamecocks
)
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4. argue: to engage in argument
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noun (plural spars) |
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1. practice bout: a practice or exhibition bout of boxing
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2. particular motion in boxing: a motion in boxing for attack or defense
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| [Late 16th century. Origin ?] |