Akademik

spar
1. noun /spɑː,spɑɹ/
a) A stout pole.
b) A general term denoting any linear object used as a mast, sprit, yard, boom, pole or gaff.
2. verb /spɑː,spɑɹ/
To fight, especially as practice for martial arts or hand-to-hand combat.

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