ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Sparring

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈspɑːɹɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Sparring is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of spar.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of spar.

More Meanings

  1. 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.

Word Forms

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Related dictionary entries include fighting, jousting, spearing, spearmanship, spalling, swordery.

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