SPARRING
Dictionary entry overview: What does sparring mean? • SPARRING (noun)
The noun SPARRING has 2 senses:
1. an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage
2. making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer
Familiarity information: SPARRING used as a noun is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• SPARRING (noun)
Meaning:
An argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage
Classified under:
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents
Hypernyms ("sparring" is a kind of...):
arguing; argument; contention; contestation; controversy; disceptation; disputation; tilt (a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement)
Meaning:
Making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer
Classified under:
Nouns denoting acts or actions
Synonyms:
sparring; spar
Hypernyms ("sparring" is a kind of...):
boxing; fisticuffs; pugilism (fighting with the fists)
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