释义 |
spar·ring I. \ˈspäriŋ, -pȧr-, -rēŋ\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English, from sparre spar + -ing : fore-and-aft battens secured to the reverse frames of a ship for cargo to rest against II. noun (-s) Etymology: from gerund of spar (IV) 1. : scientific boxing 2. : a skirmishing for advantage; especially : argument, dispute |