Dictionary Check: sparring

"sparring" is a valid word!

Scrabble 11 points
Words with Friends 14 points

Definition

noun

an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage

noun

making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer

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verb

furnish with spars

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verb

fight with spurs

Example: "the gamecocks were sparring"
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verb

box lightly

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verb

fight verbally

Example: "They were sparring all night"
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