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Also Inflected form of spar

sparring

spar·ring

UK/ˈspɑːɹɪŋ/ US/ˈspɑrɪŋ/ uncommon

noun

1.

an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage

2.

making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer

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