any of various nonmetallic minerals (calcite or feldspar) that are light in color and transparent or translucent and cleavable

a stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging

making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer

[ Syn: sparring ]

furnish with spars

fight with spurs; the gamecocks were sparring'

box lightly

fight verbally; They were sparring all night'