'Sparring' definitions:

Definition of 'sparring'

(from WordNet)
noun
An argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage
noun
Making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer [syn: spar, sparring]

Definition of 'Sparring'

From: GCIDE
  • Spar \Spar\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Sparred; p. pr. & vb. n. Sparring.] [Of uncertain origin; cf. OF. esparer to kick, F. ['e]parer, or Icel. sperra to stretch out the legs, to struggle.]
  • 1. To strike with the feet or spurs, as cocks do. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. 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. [1913 Webster]
  • Made believe to spar at Paul with great science. --Dickens. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. To contest in words; to wrangle. [Colloq.] [1913 Webster] [1913 Webster]

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