Associations to the word «Sparring»

Wiktionary

SPARRING, noun. The act of sparring.
SPARRING, verb. Present participle of spar

Dictionary definition

SPARRING, noun. An argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage.
SPARRING, noun. Making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer.

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.