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sparring

The correct spelling is sparring.

How to pronounce sparring

verb

Say it like: Spa-rri-ng

The correct spelling is sparring. To bolt, bar.

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Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To bolt, bar.
  2. 2.To supply or equip (a vessel) with spars.
  3. 3.To fight, especially as practice for martial arts or hand-to-hand combat.
  4. 4.To strike with the feet or spurs, as cocks do.
  5. 5.To contest in words; to wrangle.

noun

  1. 1.The act of one who spars.

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