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sparring |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Spar \Spar\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Sparred}; p. pr & vb n. {Sparring}.] [Of uncertain origin; cf OF esparer to kick, F. ['e]parer, or Icel. sperra to stretch out the legs, to struggle.] 1. To strike with the feet or spurs, as cocks do 2. To use the fists and arms scientifically in attack or defense; to contend or combat with the fists, as for exercise or amusement; to box. Made believe to spar at Paul with great science. --Dickens. 3. To contest in words to wrangle. [Colloq.] From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: sparring n 1: an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage 2: making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer
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