Definition of Spar
Spar
Spar


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(noun)
A small, usually pointed, wooden or metal pole used for support or defense.

e.g. The boxer used a spar to practice his punches before the big fight.

(noun)
the longitudinal beam in the framework of an airplane wing;

e.g. The spar is a part that is located on the wing of the airplane.

(verb)
to engage in an argument, in a harmless manner;

e.g. The brothers spar over business and politics over dinner.

(verb)
in boxing, to make gestures of hitting without actually landing heavy blows;

e.g. Today in boxing class I learned how to spar.



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