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n any of various nonmetallic minerals (calcite or feldspar) that are light in color and transparent or translucent and cleavable n a stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging n making the motions of att…

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  1. n any of various nonmetallic minerals (calcite or feldspar) that are light in color and transparent or translucent and cleavable n a stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging n making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer v furnish with spars v fight with spurs v box lightly v fight verbally