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(1):

(n.) An old name for a nonmetallic mineral, usually cleavable and somewhat lustrous; as, calc spar, or calcite, fluor spar, etc. It was especially used in the case of the gangue minerals of a metalliferous vein.

(2):

(v. t.) A general term any round piece of timber used as a mast, yard, boom, or gaff.

(3):

(v. t.) Formerly, a piece of timber, in a general sense; - still applied locally to rafters.

(4):

(v. t.) The bar of a gate or door.

(5):

(v. t.) To bolt; to bar.

(6):

(v. t.) To To supply or equip with spars, as a vessel.

(7):

(v. i.) To strike with the feet or spurs, as cocks do.

(8):

(v. i.) To use the fists and arms scientifically in attack or defense; to contend or combat with the fists, as for exercise or amusement; to box.

(9):

(v. i.) To contest in words; to wrangle.

(10):

(n.) A contest at sparring or boxing.

(11):

(n.) A movement of offense or defense in boxing.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Spar'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​s/spar.html. 1828.
 
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