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
verb
furnish with spars
verb
fight with spurs
Example:
"the gamecocks were sparring"
verb
box lightly
verb
fight verbally
Example:
"They were sparring all night"
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