Spar Synonyms & Definitions

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• SparDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (v. t.) To To supply or equip with spars, as a vessel.
2. (v. t.) Formerly, a piece of timber, in a general sense; -- still applied locally to rafters.
3. (n.) A contest at sparring or boxing.
4. (n.) A movement of offense or defense in boxing.
5. (v. i.) To contest in words; to wrangle.
6. (n.) An old name for a nonmetallic mineral, usually cleavable and somewhat lustrous; as, calc spar, or calcite, fluor spar, etc. It was especially used in the case of the gangue minerals of a metalliferous vein.
7. (v. t.) The bar of a gate or door.
8. (v. i.) 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.
9. (v. t.) To bolt; to bar.
10. (v. i.) To strike with the feet or spurs, as cocks do.
11. (v. t.) A general term any round piece of timber used as a mast, yard, boom, or gaff.

• SparadrapDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (n.) Any adhesive plaster.
2. (n.) A cerecloth.