Sparsing vs. Sparring

Sparsing and Sparring Definitions
Sparsing
The act or process of making something sparse
Sparring
(Nautical) A wooden or metal pole, such as a mast, boom, yard, or bowsprit, used to support sails and rigging.
Sparsing
(mathematics) The reduction to zero of elements of a matrix
Sparring
A usually metal pole used as part of a crane or derrick.
Sparring
A main structural member in an airplane wing or a tail assembly that runs from tip to tip or from root to tip.
Sparring
A motion of attack or defense in boxing.
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Sparring
A sparring match.
Sparring
To supply with spars.
Sparring
(Obsolete) To fasten with a bolt.
Sparring
To fight with an opponent in a short bout or practice session, as in boxing or the martial arts.
Sparring
To make boxing or fighting motions without hitting one's opponent.
Sparring
To bandy words about in argument; dispute.
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Sparring
To fight by striking with the feet and spurs. Used of gamecocks.
Sparring
Present participle of spar
Sparring
The act of one who spars.
Sparring
An argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage
Sparring
Making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer