1. (

• sparring

) an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage ;

2. (

• spar ,
• sparring

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

1. (

• spar

) furnish with spars ;

2. (

• spar ,

) fight with spurs; "the gamecocks were sparring" ;

3. (

• spar

) box lightly ;

4. (

• spar

) fight verbally; "They were sparring all night" ;