Found 2 items, similar to sparring.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: sparring sparring n 1: an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage 2: making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer [syn: spar] spar n 1: any of various nonmetallic minerals (calcite or feldspar) that are light in color and transparent or translucent and cleavable 2: a stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging 3: making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer [syn: sparring] [also: sparring, sparred] spar v 1: furnish with spars 2: fight with spurs; “the gamecocks were sparring” 3: box lightly 4: fight verbally; “They were sparring all night” [also: sparring, sparred] sparring See spar
English → English (gcide) Definition: Sparring Spar \Spar\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Sparred; p. pr. & vb. n. Sparring.] [Of uncertain origin; cf. OF. esparer to kick, F. ['e]parer, or Icel. sperra to stretch out the legs, to struggle.] 1. To strike with the feet or spurs, as cocks do. [1913 Webster] 2. 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. [1913 Webster] Made believe to spar at Paul with great science. --Dickens. [1913 Webster] 3. To contest in words; to wrangle. [Colloq.] [1913 Webster] [1913 Webster]