noun
a stout pole such as those used for masts, oars, or tent poles
verb
to engage in a brief argument or dispute
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The sailors practiced their sparring techniques on the ship.
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Let's spar for a bit before we start the real match.
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I heard they got into a spar over who gets the last piece of cake.
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The two politicians sparred over the new policy proposal during the debate.