spar
🇺🇸
/spɑːr/
🇬🇧
/spɑː(r)/
intransitive verb
R
to practice boxing movements, either to train or to test the other person's reaction time
Two boxers were sparring in the ring to prepare for their upcoming match.
R
to have a friendly argument or disagreement
They often spar with each other during lunch breaks, but it never turns into a real fight.
noun
R
a strong pole that supports the sails and other parts of a ship
The ship's mast and spars were damaged during the storm.
R
a main structural part of an aircraft wing
The plane's wings were damaged, and some of the spars were broken.
translation
to practice boxing movements, either to train or to test the other person's reaction time; to have a friendly argument or disagreement
a strong pole that supports the sails and other parts of a ship; a main structural part of an aircraft wing
Word Forms
3rd Present
spars
Past
sparred
Perfect
sparred
Progressive
sparring
Plural
spars