spar

spar
spar1
noun a thick, strong pole such as is used for a mast or yard on a ship.
↘the main longitudinal beam of an aircraft wing.
Origin
ME: shortening of OFr. esparre, or from ON sperra.
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spar2
verb (spars, sparring, sparred)
1》 make the motions of boxing without landing heavy blows, as a form of training.
2》 engage in argument without marked hostility.
3》 (of a gamecock) fight with the feet or spurs.
noun
1》 a period or bout of sparring.
2》 informal a close friend.
Origin
OE sperran, spyrran 'strike out', of unknown origin.
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spar3
noun a crystalline, easily cleavable, translucent or transparent mineral.
Derivatives
sparry adjective
Origin
C16: from Mid. Low Ger.

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