Definition of SPARRING

sparring

Meanings

Noun

  • an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage
  • making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer

Verb

  • furnish with spars
  • fight with spurs
    • "the gamecocks were sparring"
  • box lightly
  • fight verbally
    • "They were sparring all night"

Synonyms

spar

Scrabble Score: 11

sparring is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
sparring is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
sparring is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

sparring is a valid Words With Friends word