sparring
nounUK /ˈspɑː.rɪŋ/
US /ˈspɑːr.ɪŋ/
The act of practicing fighting with gentle punches and moves.
The two boxers did some sparring before the real match.
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2. Arguing or debating with someone in a friendly way.
The two friends enjoyed some verbal sparring about their favorite teams.
3. The wooden or plastic poles used on a ship.
The sailors checked the sparring along the deck.
4. Making the surface of a mineral shiny and hard.
Sparring gives the stone a smooth finish.