sparring meaning

UK US /ˈspɑrɪŋ/ 2 syllables

sparring (noun): an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage.

sparring has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

sparring as a noun

  1. an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage

    Type of: controversy

    Related forms: spar

  2. making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer

    Synonyms: spar

    Type of: boxing

    Related forms: spar

How to pronounce sparring

sparring is pronounced /ˈspɑrɪŋ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with sparring

Scrabble score: 11 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SP · words ending in NG · 8-letter words

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