Definition of Spar

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Definition of Spar

Spar

An old name for a nonmetallic mineral, usually cleavable and somewhat lustrous; as, calc spar, or calcite, fluor spar, etc. It was especially used in the case of the gangue minerals of a metalliferous vein.

A general term any round piece of timber used as a mast, yard, boom, or gaff.

Formerly, a piece of timber, in a general sense; -- still applied locally to rafters.

The bar of a gate or door.

To bolt; to bar.

To To supply or equip with spars, as a vessel.

To strike with the feet or spurs, as cocks do.

To use the fists and arms scientifically in attack or defense; to contend or combat with the fists, as for exercise or amusement; to box.

To contest in words; to wrangle.

A contest at sparring or boxing.

A movement of offense or defense in boxing.

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Spar Translations

spar in German is Sparring
spar in Spanish is entrenarse
spar in Swedish is mast, bom

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