spar

US /spɑːr/
UK /spɑːr/
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1.

treinar, discutir

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.
Os boxeadores treinaram por algumas rodadas antes do evento principal.
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They often spar verbally, but it's usually in good fun.
Eles frequentemente discutem verbalmente, mas geralmente é por diversão.
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boxfightgrapplewrestlebickerarguedisputequarrel
1.

mastro, verga

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.
O mastro principal do navio era um robusto mastro de madeira.
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The old fishing boat had a single wooden spar for its sail.
O antigo barco de pesca tinha um único mastro de madeira para sua vela.
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mastboomyardpole
2.

espar, mineral

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

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Fluorite is a common spar mineral.
A fluorita é um mineral de espar comum.
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Calcite often forms in large spar crystals.
A calcita frequentemente se forma em grandes cristais de espar.
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mineralcrystal
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sparring partner