Definitions for SPARRING
spar·ring

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. sparringnoun

   an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage

2. spar, sparringnoun

   making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. sparringnoun

   The act of sparring.

   We'll do some sparring to apply what we've discussed.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Sparring

   Sparring is a form of training common to many combat sports. Although the precise form varies, it is essentially relatively 'free-form' fighting, with enough rules, customs, or agreements to minimize injuries. By extension, argumentative debate is sometimes called sparring.

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1. sparring

   Sparring is a form of training common to many combat sports, where two participants engage in a practice fight while avoiding causing significant harm to each other, focusing instead on testing skills, improving techniques, increasing stamina, or learning tactics. It is often performed with protective gear and under the supervision of a trained professional.

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1. Sparring

   of Spar

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1. Sparring

   Sparring is a form of training common to many combat sports. Although the precise form varies, it is essentially relatively 'free-form' fighting, with enough rules, customs, or agreements to make injuries unlikely. By extension, argumentative debate is sometimes called "verbal sparring".

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1. • Controversy

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How to pronounce SPARRING?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of SPARRING in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of SPARRING in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of SPARRING in a Sentence

1. Gavin Newsom:

   It was a different place whenwe were battling it out with the (Trump) White House, we’re not talking now about a sparring partnership, but a working partnership.

2. Mitch McConnell:

   We hope to reach out to the Democrats and see if we can get a result, which means making a law and not just get into some kind of sparring back and forth that leads to no conclusion.

3. Roy Jones:

   Twelve-ounce gloves ? No headgear ? Really ? This is an exhibition ? Come on, bruh. Be real. In short, Mike Tyson and Roy Jones said everything one might expect from two cagey veterans of the fight game to promote real sporting interest in this endeavor, which came to life after the online world saw footage of Mike Tyson looking impressive while sparring earlier this year. Roy Jones eagerly accepted the opportunity for Mike Tyson highest-profile fight in a decade. Mike Tyson and Roy Jones believe theyll be able to put on a show worthy of their legends. Theyre also eager to be the latest in the growing line of athletes competing at elite levels into their 40s and beyond with improvements in sports science, nutrition and training. When I came along, at 32 years old, you were considered an old guy.

4. Per Saari:

   In terms of navigating tone, finding that blend of comedy and drama so unique to Big Little Lies, Adam Craig is a virtual acrobat, and the perfect sparring partner for Reese.

5. Meghan McCain:

   I will say first and foremost, when we are not talking about politics we have a lot in common, but we are both true believers and Joy Behar's a great sparring partner on air for that reason because Joy Behar truly believes in Joy Behar liberal principles.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=SPARRING
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Sparring
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sparring
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/SPARRING
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=SPARRING
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=SPARRING