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sparring

|spar/ring|

/ˈspɑːrɪŋ/

(spar)

support pole

Base Form	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
spar	spars	spars	sparred	sparred	sparring

Etymology

Etymology Information

'spar' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'sparren,' where 'sparren' meant 'to fight or dispute.'

Historical Evolution

'sparren' transformed into the modern English word 'spar' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to fight or dispute,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'engaging in a practice fight.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a practice fight or training session in boxing or martial arts.

The boxers engaged in sparring to prepare for the upcoming match.

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Verb 1

engaging in a practice fight or training session.

They were sparring in the gym to improve their skills.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45