1. (noun) making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer

• sparring

1. (noun) any of various nonmetallic minerals (calcite or feldspar) that are light in color and transparent or translucent and cleavable

• mineral

2. (noun) a stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging

• pole

3. (noun) making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer

• boxing
• fisticuffs
• pugilism

4. (verb) furnish with spars

• equip
• fit
• fit out
• outfit

5. (verb) fight with spurs

• contend
• fight
• struggle

6. (verb) box lightly

• box

7. (verb) fight verbally

• argue
• contend
• debate
• fence

1. (verb) fight with spurs

• athletics
• sport
• cockfighting

2. (verb) box lightly

• athletics
• sport

1. (noun) any of various nonmetallic minerals (calcite or feldspar) that are light in color and transparent or translucent and cleavable

• calcite
• feldspar
• felspar

2. (noun) a stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging

• boom
• bowsprit
• dolphin striker
• martingale
• gaff
• jibboom
• mast
• sprit
• yard

1. (verb) box lightly

• sparring

2. (verb) fight verbally

• sparring