Definition of Spar
Spar
spar
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
a stout, wooden or metal pole that is used for masts or rigging;
e.g. The boat's spar is made of wood, so it can break in the case of a storm.
(noun)
the longitudinal beam in the framework of an airplane wing;
e.g. The spar is a part that is located on the wing of the airplane.
(verb)
to engage in an argument, in a harmless manner;
e.g. The brothers spar over business and politics over dinner.
(verb)
in boxing, to make gestures of hitting without actually landing heavy blows;
e.g. Today in boxing class I learned how to spar.
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