† undersparv.
Obsolete.
transitive. To force up by means of a spar thrust underneath.
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the world > movement > motion in a certain direction > upward movement > raising > make to go up or cause to rise [verb (transitive)] > raise by mechanical instrument > with a lever or pole
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1577 R. Stanyhurst Treat. Descr. Irelande iii. f. 14/2, in R. Holinshed Chron. I Vndersparring the gates, and bearing vp the dormitorie doore, they stabbed the adulterer.
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