HyperDic: sparring

English > 2 senses of the word *sparring*:
NOUN	communication	sparring	an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage
NOUN	act	sparring, spar	making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms

sparring > pronunciation
Sounds	spaa'rihng
Rhymes	abducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng...

English > *sparring*: 2 senses > noun 1, communication
Meaning	An argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage.
Broader	controversy, contention, contestation, disputation, disceptation, tilt, argument, arguing	A contentious speech act
Verbs	spar	fight verbally

English > *sparring*: 2 senses > noun 2, act
Meaning	making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer.
Synonym	spar
Broader	boxing, pugilism, fisticuffs	fighting with the fists
Verbs	spar	box lightly