spar

nouns

any of various nonmetallic minerals (calcite or feldspar) that are light in color and transparent or translucent and cleavable
spar
is a type of (narrower)
solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
mineral
a stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging
spar
is a part of
a vessel that carries passengers or freight
ship
is a type of (narrower)
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
pole
making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer
spar, sparring

verbs

furnish with spars
spar
is a type of (narrower)
provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
"The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities"
equip, fit, fit out, outfit
fight with spurs
"the gamecocks were sparring"
spar
domain category
participation in the sport of matching gamecocks in a cockfight
cockfighting
domain category
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
athletics, sport
is a type of (narrower)
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
"the tribesmen fought each other"; "Siblings are always fighting"; "Militant groups are contending for control of the country"
contend, fight, struggle
box lightly
spar
is derived from
sparring
domain category
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
athletics, sport
is a type of (narrower)
engage in a boxing match
box
fight verbally
"They were sparring all night"
spar
is derived from
sparring
is a type of (narrower)
have an argument about something
argue, contend, debate, fence