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Meaning Of Spar

  1. n.
    An old name for a nonmetallic mineral, usually cleavable and somewhat lustrous; as, calc spar, or calcite, fluor spar, etc. It was especially used in the case of the gangue minerals of a metalliferous vein.
  2. v. t.
    A general term any round piece of timber used as a mast, yard, boom, or gaff.
  3. v. t.
    Formerly, a piece of timber, in a general sense; -- still applied locally to rafters.
  4. v. t.
    The bar of a gate or door.
  5. v. t.
    To bolt; to bar.
  6. v. t.
    To To supply or equip with spars, as a vessel.
  7. v. i.
    To strike with the feet or spurs, as cocks do.
  8. v. i.
    To use the fists and arms scientifically in attack or defense; to contend or combat with the fists, as for exercise or amusement; to box.
  9. v. i.
    To contest in words; to wrangle.
  10. n.
    A contest at sparring or boxing.
  11. n.
    A movement of offense or defense in boxing.



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