Spar ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Spar ( noun )

1. A stout pole or beam, typically of wood, used for structural support or as a mast or yard on a ship.
2. A wooden or metal bar used in boxing or martial arts for training.
3. A mineral or rock that is hard and has a specific gravity greater than 2, such as mica, fluorite or calcite.
4. A short, thick piece of wood or metal used as a lever or handle.

Origin:

From middle english spere, from old english sper, from proto-germanic *sperō ("pole, spear"), from proto-indo-european *sper- ("pole, spear").

Examples:

1. The ship's mast was made of a sturdy spar.
2. The boxer sparred with his opponent for 10 rounds.
3. The mineral spar can be found in many varieties and colors.
4. He used a spar to prop up the fence post.
5. The sparring match between the two fighters was intense.

(As a verb)

Spar ( verb )

1. A stout pole or beam, typically of wood, used for structural support or as a mast or yard on a ship.
2. A wooden or metal bar used in boxing or martial arts for training.
3. A mineral or rock that is hard and has a specific gravity greater than 2, such as mica, fluorite or calcite.
4. A short, thick piece of wood or metal used as a lever or handle.

Origin:

From middle english spere, from old english sper, from proto-germanic *sperō ("pole, spear"), from proto-indo-european *sper- ("pole, spear").

Examples:

1. The ship's mast was made of a sturdy spar.
2. The boxer sparred with his opponent for 10 rounds.
3. The mineral spar can be found in many varieties and colors.
4. He used a spar to prop up the fence post.
5. The sparring match between the two fighters was intense.