Overview of noun spar

The noun spar has 3 senses

• spar -- (any of various nonmetallic minerals (calcite or feldspar) that are light in color and transparent or translucent and cleavable)


• spar -- (a stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging)


• spar, sparring -- (making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer)

Overview of verb spar

The verb spar has 4 senses

• spar -- (furnish with spars)


• spar -- (fight with spurs; "the gamecocks were sparring")


• spar -- (box lightly)


• spar -- (fight verbally; "They were sparring all night")