Overview of noun sparring

The noun sparring has 2 senses

• sparring -- (an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage)


• 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")