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SPAR also Spar S0604600 (spär)n. A member of the women's reserve of the US Coast Guard, disbanded as a separate unit in 1946.
[Contraction of Latin semper parātus, always prepared, the motto of the US Coast Guard : semper, always + parātus, prepared.]
spar 1 S0604600 (spär)n.1. Nautical A wooden or metal pole, such as a mast, boom, yard, or bowsprit, used to support sails and rigging.2. A usually metal pole used as part of a crane or derrick.3. A main structural member in an airplane wing or a tail assembly that runs from tip to tip or from root to tip.tr.v. sparred, spar·ring, spars 1. To supply with spars.2. Obsolete To fasten with a bolt.
[Middle English sparre, rafter.]
spar 2 S0604600 (spär)intr.v. sparred, spar·ring, spars 1. a. To fight with an opponent in a short bout or practice session, as in boxing or the martial arts.b. To make boxing or fighting motions without hitting one's opponent.2. To bandy words about in argument; dispute.3. To fight by striking with the feet and spurs. Used of gamecocks.n.1. A motion of attack or defense in boxing.2. A sparring match.
[Middle English sparren, to thrust or strike rapidly, perhaps from obsolete French esparer, to kick, from Old Italian sparare, to fling : s-, intensive pref.; see sforzando + parare, to ward off; see parry.]
spar 3 S0604600 (spär)n. A nonmetallic, readily cleavable, translucent or transparent light-colored mineral with a shiny luster, such as feldspar.
[Low German, from Middle Low German; akin to Old English spær- (in spær-stān, gypsum).]spar (spɑː) n1. (Nautical Terms) a. any piece of nautical gear resembling a pole and used as a mast, boom, gaff, etcb. (as modifier): a spar buoy. 2. (Aeronautics) a principal supporting structural member of an aerofoil that runs from tip to tip or root to tip[C13: from Old Norse sperra beam; related to Old High German sparro, Old French esparre]
spar (spɑː) vb (intr) , spars, sparring or sparred1. (Boxing) boxing martial arts to fight using light blows, as in training2. (Martial Arts (other than Judo & Karate) & Combat Sports) boxing martial arts to fight using light blows, as in training3. to dispute or argue4. (Individual Sports, other than specified) (of gamecocks) to fight with the feet or spursn5. (Boxing) an unaggressive fight6. an argument or wrangle7. informal a close friend[Old English, perhaps from spur]
spar (spɑː) n (Minerals) any of various minerals, such as feldspar or calcite, that are light-coloured, microcrystalline, transparent to translucent, and easily cleavable. [C16: from Middle Low German spar; related to Old English spærstān; see feldspar]spar1 (spɑr)
n., v. sparred, spar•ring. n. 1. a stout pole such as those used for masts; a mast, yard, boom, gaff, or the like. 2. a principal lateral member of the framework of a wing of an airplane. v.t. 3. to provide or make with spars. [1250–1300; Middle English sparre (n.), perhaps < Old Norse sparri, sperra or < Old French esparre (< Germanic)] spar′like`, adj. spar2 (spɑr)
v. sparred, spar•ring,
n. v.i. 1. (of a boxer) to make the motions of attack and defense with the arms and fists, esp. as a part of training. 2. to box, esp. with light blows. 3. to strike or attack with the feet or spurs, as gamecocks do. 4. to bandy words; dispute. n. 5. a motion of sparring. 6. a boxing match. 7. a dispute. [1350–1400; Middle English: orig., thrust (n. and v.); perhaps akin to spur] spar3 (spɑr)
n. any of various lustrous, nonmetallic, flaky minerals, as feldspar. [1575–85; back formation from sparstone spar, Old English spærstān gypsum; compare Middle Low German spar] spar′like`, adj. spar
Past participle: sparred
Gerund: sparring
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| I spar | | you spar | | he/she/it spars | | we spar | | you spar | | they spar |
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| I sparred | | you sparred | | he/she/it sparred | | we sparred | | you sparred | | they sparred |
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| I am sparring | | you are sparring | | he/she/it is sparring | | we are sparring | | you are sparring | | they are sparring |
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| I have sparred | | you have sparred | | he/she/it has sparred | | we have sparred | | you have sparred | | they have sparred |
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| I was sparring | | you were sparring | | he/she/it was sparring | | we were sparring | | you were sparring | | they were sparring |
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| I had sparred | | you had sparred | | he/she/it had sparred | | we had sparred | | you had sparred | | they had sparred |
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| I will spar | | you will spar | | he/she/it will spar | | we will spar | | you will spar | | they will spar |
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| I will have sparred | | you will have sparred | | he/she/it will have sparred | | we will have sparred | | you will have sparred | | they will have sparred |
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| I will be sparring | | you will be sparring | | he/she/it will be sparring | | we will be sparring | | you will be sparring | | they will be sparring |
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| I have been sparring | | you have been sparring | | he/she/it has been sparring | | we have been sparring | | you have been sparring | | they have been sparring |
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| I will have been sparring | | you will have been sparring | | he/she/it will have been sparring | | we will have been sparring | | you will have been sparring | | they will have been sparring |
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| I had been sparring | | you had been sparring | | he/she/it had been sparring | | we had been sparring | | you had been sparring | | they had been sparring |
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| I would spar | | you would spar | | he/she/it would spar | | we would spar | | you would spar | | they would spar |
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| I would have sparred | | you would have sparred | | he/she/it would have sparred | | we would have sparred | | you would have sparred | | they would have sparred |
sparTo practice boxing, or threaten punches.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | spar - any of various nonmetallic minerals (calcite or feldspar) that are light in color and transparent or translucent and cleavablemineral - solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical compositionfeldspar, felspar - any of a group of hard crystalline minerals that consist of aluminum silicates of potassium or sodium or calcium or bariumcalcite - a common mineral consisting of crystallized calcium carbonate; a major constituent of limestone | | 2. | spar - a stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support riggingboom - any of various more-or-less horizontal spars or poles used to extend the foot of a sail or for handling cargo or in mooringbowsprit - a spar projecting from the bow of a vesseldolphin striker, martingale - spar under the bowsprit of a sailboatgaff - a spar rising aft from a mast to support the head of a quadrilateral fore-and-aft sailjibboom - a spar that extends the bowspritmast - a vertical spar for supporting sailspole - a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plasticship - a vessel that carries passengers or freightsprit - a light spar that crosses a fore-and-aft sail diagonallyyard - a long horizontal spar tapered at the end and used to support and spread a square sail or lateen | | 3. | spar - making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxersparringboxing, pugilism, fisticuffs - fighting with the fists | | Verb | 1. | spar - furnish with sparsequip, fit out, outfit, fit - provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose; "The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities" | | 2. | spar - fight with spurs; "the gamecocks were sparring"cockfighting - participation in the sport of matching gamecocks in a cockfightathletics, sport - an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competitionfight, struggle, contend - be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight; "the tribesmen fought each other"; "Siblings are always fighting"; "Militant groups are contending for control of the country" | | 3. | spar - box lightlyathletics, sport - an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competitionbox - engage in a boxing match | | 4. | spar - fight verbally; "They were sparring all night"argue, contend, debate, fence - have an argument about something |
sparverb argue, row, squabble, dispute, scrap (informal), fall out (informal), spat (U.S.), wrangle, skirmish, bicker, have a tiff The sparring couple have declared a truce in public.Translationsspar1 (spaː) noun a thick pole of wood or metal, especially one used as a ship's mast etc. 桅桿 桅杆
spar2 (spaː) – past tense, past participle sparred – verb1. to box, usually for practice only. (拳擊中的)攻與防 （拳击中的）攻与防 2. (usually with with) to have an argument, usually a friendly one. (友好)爭論 （友好）争论 ˈsparring-partner noun1. a person with whom a boxer practises. 拳擊練習對手 拳击练习对手2. a person with whom one enjoys a lively argument. 爭論對手 争论对手spar
sparring partner1. Literally, someone with whom one practices martial arts or boxing. OK, John here is going to be your new sparring partner. He's tougher than you're used to, but he'll help your skills improve.2. By extension, someone with whom one engages in a debate, argument, or heated discussion, especially when one enjoys doing so. I was sad to hear he wouldn't be in the class next semester—he was my favorite sparring partner during class discussions. The two have been sparring partners on the morning talk show for nearly ten years.See also: partner, sparspar with (one)1. Literally, to practice against or train with one, as in boxing. I love sparring with Tom, but I've become too familiar with his personal habits in the ring, so I need to find someone new. Each time we blow the whistle, everyone in the inner circle will move to the left so you can spar with a new opponent.2. To debate, argue, or quibble with someone (about something). Even though he was an incredibly frustrating guy, I have to admit that I'll miss sparring with him in class each week. The two candidates will spar with one another during a televised debate this coming Saturday.See also: sparspar with someone 1. Lit. to box with someone for practice. The champ needs someone to spar with every day. Ted was sparring with his brother when the phone rang and saved him from further exertion. 2. Fig. to argue or quibble with someone. I think you really enjoy sparring with people just to irritate them. stop sparring with me! I am not here to argue.See also: sparsparring partnerAn individual with whom one enjoys arguing, as in Jim's my best sparring partner. This expression alludes to boxing, where since about 1900 it has denoted the person one practices or trains with. [Mid-1900s] Also see spar with. See also: partner, sparspar withArgue or debate with, as in You'd never know they were happily married, because they're constantly sparring with each other . [Early 1600s] See also: spara sparring partner Someone's sparring partner is someone they enjoy arguing with or discussing things with. My old sparring partner Chris Moyles has got the Radio 1 breakfast show in place of Sara Cox. Note: This expressing comes from boxing, where a sparring partner was someone to practise with. See also: partner, sparspar
spar. For dogtooth spar, see calcitecalcite
, very widely distributed mineral, commonly white or colorless, but appearing in a great variety of colors owing to impurities. Chemically it is calcium carbonate, CaCO3, but it frequently contains manganese, iron, or magnesium in place of the calcium.
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or fluorspar
, mineral appearing in various colors, e.g., green, yellow-brown, rose, and red. Chemically, it is calcium fluoride, CaF2. Its crystals, commonly cubic, are transparent or translucent and under certain conditions exhibit fluorescence.
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, barytes
[New Lat., from barium], or heavy spar,
a white, yellow, blue, red, or colorless mineral. It is a sulfate of barium, BaSO4, found in nature as tabular crystals or in granular or massive form and has a high specific gravity.
..... Click the link for more information. ; for satin spar, see calcitecalcite
, very widely distributed mineral, commonly white or colorless, but appearing in a great variety of colors owing to impurities. Chemically it is calcium carbonate, CaCO3, but it frequently contains manganese, iron, or magnesium in place of the calcium.
..... Click the link for more information. and gypsumgypsum
, mineral composed of calcium sulfate (calcium, sulfur, and oxygen) with two molecules of water, CaSO4·2H2O. It is the most common sulfate mineral, occurring in many places in a variety of forms. A transparent crystalline variety is selenite.
..... Click the link for more information. . See also Iceland sparIceland spar,
colorless variety of crystallized calcite, characterized by its properties of transparency and double refraction. It is used chiefly in the manufacture of Nicol prisms, which are essential parts of polarizing microscopes and other optical instruments.
..... Click the link for more information. and feldsparfeldspar
or felspar
, an abundant group of rock-forming minerals which constitute 60% of the earth's crust. Chemically the feldspars are silicates of aluminum, containing sodium, potassium, iron, calcium, or barium or combinations of these elements.
..... Click the link for more information. .Spar the equipment above the deck of a ship that is used for mounting loading gear, signals, lights, and radio antennas. Spars are also used as observation and communication posts. On modern self-propelled ships, spars include the masts, topmasts, yards, gaffs, and loading booms. On sailing ships, spars are used for raising, turning, and furling the sails. spar[spär] (aerospace engineering) A principal spanwise member of the structural framework of an airplane wing, aileron, stabilizer, and such; it may be of one-piece design or a fabricated section. (mining engineering) A small clay vein in a coal seam. (mineralogy) Any transparent or translucent, nonmetallic, light-colored, readily cleavable, crystalline mineral; examples are calespar and fluorspar. (naval architecture) A long, round stick of steel or wood, often tapered at one or both ends, and usually a part of a ship's masts or rigging. spar1. A common rafter.2. A bar for fastening a gate or door. 3. A heavy round timber. 4.See brotch.spar A principal lateral, span-wise load-carrying member of an airplane or control surface.spar11. a. any piece of nautical gear resembling a pole and used as a mast, boom, gaff, etc. b. (as modifier): a spar buoy 2. a principal supporting structural member of an aerofoil that runs from tip to tip or root to tip
spar2 an unaggressive fight
spar any of various minerals, such as feldspar or calcite, that are light-coloured, microcrystalline, transparent to translucent, and easily cleavable SPAREarly system on Datatron 200 series. Listed in CACM 2(5):16(May 1959).MedicalSeesparingSPAR
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spar
Related to spar: ESPARSynonyms for sparverb argueSynonyms- argue
- row
- squabble
- dispute
- scrap
- fall out
- spat
- wrangle
- skirmish
- bicker
- have a tiff
Synonyms for sparnoun any of various nonmetallic minerals (calcite or feldspar) that are light in color and transparent or translucent and cleavableRelated Words- mineral
- feldspar
- felspar
- calcite
noun a stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support riggingRelated Words- boom
- bowsprit
- dolphin striker
- martingale
- gaff
- jibboom
- mast
- pole
- ship
- sprit
- yard
noun making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and armsSynonymsRelated Wordsverb furnish with sparsRelated Wordsverb fight with spursRelated Words- cockfighting
- athletics
- sport
- fight
- struggle
- contend
verb box lightlyRelated Wordsverb fight verballyRelated Words |