spar

US /spɑːr/
UK /spɑːr/
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sparren, streiten

to fight with someone, especially as a practice or warm-up for a real fight

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The boxers sparred for a few rounds before the main event.
Die Boxer sparren ein paar Runden vor dem Hauptereignis.
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They often spar verbally, but it's usually in good fun.
Sie streiten oft verbal, aber meistens ist es zum Spaß.
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boxfightgrapplewrestlebickerarguedisputequarrel
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Spiere, Mast

a thick, strong pole, such as a mast or yard on a ship

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The ship's mainmast was a sturdy wooden spar.
Der Großmast des Schiffes war eine stabile hölzerne Spiere.
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The old fishing boat had a single wooden spar for its sail.
Das alte Fischerboot hatte eine einzelne hölzerne Spiere für sein Segel.
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mastboomyardpole
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Spat, Mineral

a mineral, typically a transparent or translucent one, with a noticeable cleavage

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Fluorite is a common spar mineral.
Fluorit ist ein häufiges Spatmineral.
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Calcite often forms in large spar crystals.
Calcit bildet sich oft in großen Spatkristallen.
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mineralcrystal
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sparring partner