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 ]
spar (n.)
furnish with spars
fight with spurs; the gamecocks were sparring'
box lightly
fight verbally; They were sparring all night'