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Definition of spar
- n. - An old name for a nonmetallic mineral, usually cleavable and
somewhat lustrous; as, calc spar, or calcite, fluor spar, etc. It was
especially used in the case of the gangue minerals of a metalliferous
vein.
- v. t. - A general term any round piece of timber used as a mast,
yard, boom, or gaff.
- v. t. - Formerly, a piece of timber, in a general sense; -- still
applied locally to rafters.
- v. t. - The bar of a gate or door.
- v. t. - To bolt; to bar.
- v. t. - To To supply or equip with spars, as a vessel.
- v. i. - To strike with the feet or spurs, as cocks do.
- v. i. - To use the fists and arms scientifically in attack or
defense; to contend or combat with the fists, as for exercise or
amusement; to box.
- v. i. - To contest in words; to wrangle.
- n. - A contest at sparring or boxing.
- n. - A movement of offense or defense in boxing.
Syllable Information
The word spar is a 4 letter word that has 1 syllable . The syllable division for spar is: spar