Spar
Pronunciation: /ˈspɑːr/
Spar (noun)
- a practice fight in boxing or martial arts without trying to hurt the opponent.
- a long pole used to support sails on a boat.
- a type of mineral crystal, often found in rocks.
Examples
- They spar in the gym every weekend.
- He enjoys a good spar to improve his skills.
Common collocations: sparring partner, sparring session, wooden spar, metal spar, calcite spar
Spar (verb)
- to practice fighting with someone in a friendly way.
- to argue or debate with someone in a friendly manner.
Examples
- They spar to prepare for the upcoming match.
- He sparred with his coach to improve his technique.