spar
1
7.2
- noun
- /spɑr/
:
sparring
- Can't nobody in this club spar as well as I can!
Examples
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- Spar with him?
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Of course, we now know that Romney wasn't able to get under Obama's skin in their first spar.
Blog text (10) -
It's far more a fight than a technical spar, so it's been tremendous for me.
Blog text (28) -
"He bowed elaborately, too close to her, and received a box on the cheek that was no slap-spar.
Fiction book (1999) -
"I mean the framework—the spars and templates."
Fiction book (2000) -
During our training session, I had a chance to practice a spar with my partner, focusing on both defense and offense.
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The coaches watched closely as the young boxers prepared for their spar, ensuring that everyone followed the safety rules.
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He scheduled a weekly spar with his teammates to improve their skills before the big match next month.
Synonyms
22
4.5
Practice of boxing with a partner to improve skills
1
4.9
A short practice fight in boxing or martial arts to improve skills
Compounds
- Specialized
A pale mineral containing calcium and magnesium that people use to make ceramics, get magnesium and improve soil
- Specialized
A clear mineral crystal that splits light into two rays that people use in optical experiments
How Intense
Surface Forms
Etymology
Spar as a noun for a practice fight comes from the boxing sense of light training hits and defense moves. So a spar is a friendly training session that helps fighters practise without a real match.