sparring

Definition of Sparring in English :

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

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Sparring

present participle of verb

spar2 (sense 1), spar2 (sense 2), spar2 (sense 3)

n.

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

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

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

tr.v. sparred, spar·ring, spars

1. To supply with spars.

2. Obsolete To fasten with a bolt.

intr.v. sparred, spar·ring, spars

1.

a. To fight with an opponent in a short bout or practice session, as in boxing or the martial arts.

b. To make boxing or fighting motions without hitting one's opponent.

2. To bandy words about in argument; dispute.

3. To fight by striking with the feet and spurs. Used of gamecocks.

n.

1. A motion of attack or defense in boxing.

2. A sparring match.