spar

Definitions of spar in various dictionaries:

noun - any of various nonmetallic minerals (calcite or feldspar) that are light in color and transparent or translucent and cleavable

noun - a stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging

noun - making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms

verb - furnish with spars

verb - fight with spurs

verb - box lightly

verb - fight verb ally

A wooden or metal pole, such as a mast, boom, yard, or bowsprit, used to support sails and rigging.

A usually metal pole used as part of a crane or derrick.

A principal structural member in an airplane wing or a tail assembly that runs from tip to tip or from root to tip.

To supply with spars.

To fasten with a bolt.

To box, especially to make boxing motions without hitting one’s opponent.

To participate in a practice or exhibition boxing match.

To bandy words about in argument; dispute.

To fight by striking with the feet and spurs.

A motion of attack or defense in boxing.

A sparring match.

A nonmetallic, readily cleavable, translucent or transparent lightcolored mineral with a shiny luster, such as feldspar.

verb - to provide with spars (stout poles used to support rigging)