spars

Meanings

Noun

• any of various nonmetallic minerals (calcite or feldspar) that are light in color and transparent or translucent and cleavable
• a stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging
• making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer
• plural of spar

Verb

• furnish with spars
• fight with spurs
• box lightly
• fight verbally
• third-person singular simple present indicative of spar

Synonyms

spar, sparring