Spar: meaning, definitions and examples

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spar

[ spɑː ]

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bird

A small, fast-flying bird of the swallow family, with a forked tail and long pointed wings.

Synonyms

finch, songbird, swallow

Examples of usage

Sparrows are often seen chirping in gardens.
The sparrow's nest was hidden in the bushes.

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fight

A quarrel, dispute, or argument.

Synonyms

argument, dispute, quarrel

Examples of usage

The two friends had a little spar over who should pay the bill.
The political candidates engaged in a verbal spar during the debate.

Translations

Translations of the word "spar" in other languages:

🇵🇹 faísca

🇮🇳 चिंगारी

🇩🇪 Funke

🇮🇩 percikan

🇺🇦 іскра

🇵🇱 iskra

🇯🇵 火花 (ひばな)

🇫🇷 étincelle

🇪🇸 chispa

🇹🇷 kıvılcım

🇰🇷 불꽃 (bulkkot)

🇸🇦 شرارة (sharara)

🇨🇿 jiskra

🇸🇰 iskra

🇨🇳 火花 (huǒhuā)

🇸🇮 iskra

🇮🇸 gnista

🇰🇿 ұшқын

🇬🇪 ნაპერწკალი (naperckali)

🇦🇿 qığılcım

🇲🇽 chispa

Word origin

The word 'spar' has its origin in Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'spearwa'. It was first used to refer to a bird, specifically a small bird of the finch family. Over time, the word also took on the meaning of a quarrel or dispute, possibly due to the swift and aggressive nature of the bird in flight.