Spar Definition

spar
noun
  1. any of various nonmetallic minerals (calcite or feldspar) that are light in color and transparent or translucent and cleavable
  2. a stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging
  3. making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer
verb
  1. furnish with spars
  2. fight with spurs; "the gamecocks were sparring"
  3. box lightly
  4. fight verbally; "They were sparring all night"

"Spar" in song lyrics

See how spar is used in real songs:

  • "Styles auf'm Konto, doch dass heisst nicht, dass ich am Satz spar'"
    Absolute Beginner — Hammerhart
  • "Bi-charred inferno by far the weapon used to spar"
    Arsonists f/ Kinetic NRG — Space Junk
  • "I jus rotate and dislocate your spine if we spar"
    Binary Star f/ J.U.I.C.E. — The KGB

Usage tips for "spar"

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