What does sparring mean?
Sparring means present participle and gerund of spar.
Sparring
/ˈspɑːɹɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of spar.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of spar
- The act of one who spars.
Example Sentences
Albeit he is under the influence of the magic juice, Lysander's words to Hermia — once he has switched his romantic allegiance to Helena — are bitter, cruel. At times Benedick and Beatrice's verbal sparrings drip with an acidity that smarts.
Synonyms for sparring
Antonyms for sparring
Related Words
Word Forms
- sparrings
Usage Notes
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How do you use sparring in a sentence?
Albeit he is under the influence of the magic juice, Lysander's words to Hermia — once he has switched his romantic allegiance to Helena — are bitter, cruel. At times Benedick and Beatrice's verbal sparrings drip with an acidity that smarts.
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