'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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