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sparring vs spar

spar vs sparring

sparring and spar both are nouns.

sparring is not a verb while spar is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sparring Yes No No No
spar Yes No Yes No
As nouns, sparring and spar are synonyms defined as:
  • sparring and spar: making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer
sparring (noun) spar (noun)
making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer
an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage a stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging
any of various nonmetallic minerals (calcite or feldspar) that are light in color and transparent or translucent and cleavable
sparring (verb) spar (verb)
fight verbally
box lightly
fight with spurs
furnish with spars
Difference between sparring and spar

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