spar

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. Source: opted

2. v. t. A general term any round piece of timber used as a mast, yard, boom, or gaff. Source: opted

3. v. t. Formerly, a piece of timber, in a general sense; -- still applied locally to rafters. Source: opted

4. v. t. The bar of a gate or door. Source: opted

5. v. t. To bolt; to bar. Source: opted

6. v. t. To To supply or equip with spars, as a vessel. Source: opted

7. v. i. To strike with the feet or spurs, as cocks do. Source: opted

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. Source: opted

9. v. i. To contest in words; to wrangle. Source: opted

10. n. A contest at sparring or boxing. Source: opted

11. n. A movement of offense or defense in boxing. Source: opted

12. n. any of various nonmetallic minerals (calcite or feldspar) that are light in color and transparent or translucent and cleavable Source: wordnet

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