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Meaning Of Spar
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.
v. t.
A general term any round piece of timber used as a mast,
yard, boom, or gaff.
v. t.
Formerly, a piece of timber, in a general sense; -- still
applied locally to rafters.
v. t.
The bar of a gate or door.
v. t.
To bolt; to bar.
v. t.
To To supply or equip with spars, as a vessel.
v. i.
To strike with the feet or spurs, as cocks do.
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.