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spar

/spɑː/

/spɑr/

spar over

Translations

sparnoun

spars

/spɑː/

/spɑr/

esparNautique.

The sailors hoisted the sails using the sturdy spar.

Les marins ont hissé les voiles à l'aide de l'espar solide.

spathMinéralogie.

The geologist examined the spar to determine its mineral composition.

Le géologue a examiné le spath pour déterminer sa composition minérale.

Additional translations

assautSport, surtout en boxe.

Synonyms

sparverb

sparred

Past Simple

sparred

Past Participle

sparring

Gerund

/spɑː/

/spɑr/

boxerEntraînement de boxe.

The two boxers decided to spar in the gym to prepare for their upcoming matches.

Les deux boxeurs ont décidé de boxer à la salle pour se préparer à leurs prochains matchs.

Additional translations

se chamaillerSens figuré, registre courant.

Synonyms

spar with

sparadjective

Used attributively to denote relation to spars, especially in nautical terminology (e.g., spar deck).

d'esparNautique.

The crew assembled on the spar deck for inspection.

L'équipage s'est rassemblé sur le pont d'espar pour l'inspection.

Definitions

sparnoun

A thick, strong pole such as is used for a mast or yard on a ship.

The sailors hoisted the sails using the sturdy spar.

A period or bout of sparring, especially in boxing.

The boxers engaged in a friendly spar to practice their techniques.

A type of mineral, typically a crystalline form of a mineral, such as calcite or feldspar.

The geologist examined the spar to determine its mineral composition.

sparverb

To engage in a practice fight or friendly boxing match.

The two boxers decided to spar in the gym to prepare for their upcoming matches.

To argue or debate in a light-hearted or playful manner.

The friends often spar over trivial matters, enjoying the banter more than the argument itself.

sparadjective

Relating to or made of a spar or spars; used before another noun in nautical contexts.

The crew assembled on the spar deck for inspection.