spar - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer

Synonyms

• spar
• sparring

More generic

• boxing
• fisticuffs
• pugilism

Noun

a stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging

Synonyms

• spar

More generic

• pole

More specific

• boom
• bowsprit
• dolphin striker
• gaff
• jibboom
• martingale
• mast
• sprit
• yard

Related

• ship

Noun

any of various nonmetallic minerals (calcite or feldspar) that are light in color and transparent or translucent and cleavable

Synonyms

• spar

More generic

• mineral

More specific

• calcite
• feldspar
• felspar

Verb

fight verbally

Synonyms

• spar

More generic

• argue
• contend
• debate
• fence

Verb

box lightly

Synonyms

• spar

More generic

• box

Verb

fight with spurs

Synonyms

• spar

More generic

• contend
• fight
• struggle

Verb

furnish with spars

Synonyms

• spar

More generic

• equip
• fit
• fit out
• outfit

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