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spar

/spɑː/

/spɑr/

spar over

sparnoun

spars

/spɑː/

/spɑr/

Translations

рейка

The carpenter used a spar to support the structure.

Плотник использовал рейку для поддержки конструкции.

балка

The spar in the ceiling needed reinforcement.

Балка в потолке нуждалась в усилении.

мачта

The ship's spar was damaged during the storm.

Мачта корабля была повреждена во время шторма.

Additional translations

шпиль

брус

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

sparverb

sparred

Past Simple

sparred

Past Participle

sparring

Gerund

/spɑː/

/spɑr/

Translations

спарринговать

They spar in the gym every Saturday.

Они спаррингуют в зале каждую субботу.

Additional translations

драться

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

spar with

sparadjective

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

Definitions

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.