1. practice fighting in boxing or martial arts using controlled movements
Usage: sports
2. verbal argument or dispute, especially a brief one

1. present participle of spar: to practice fighting or to argue

Examples

• The boxers spent an hour sparring in the gym.
• She enjoyed sparring with her trainer to improve her technique.
• The two politicians were sparring over tax policy.
• Their sparring session helped both fighters prepare for the match.
• The siblings were always sparring about household chores.
• He was sparring with his debate partner before the competition.
• The sparring match lasted three rounds.