Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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fisticuffs | Yes | No | No | No |
sparring | Yes | No | No | No |
fisticuffs (noun) | sparring (noun) |
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fighting with the fists | making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer |
a fight with bare fists | an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage |