Sparred: meaning, definitions and examples
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sparred
[ spษrd ]
boxing practice
To spar means to engage in a practice fight or combat, often used in the context of martial arts or boxing. This is typically done to improve skills, techniques, and strategies without the intent to actually harm the opponent.
Synonyms
practice fight, sparring match, train.
Examples of usage
- The two boxers sparred for hours to prepare for the championship.
- In their weekly training sessions, they spar with various partners.
- The karate students sparred gently to practice their moves.
Translations
Translations of the word "sparred" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sparred
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคชเคฐเฅเคก
๐ฉ๐ช sparred
๐ฎ๐ฉ sparred
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฟะฐัะธะฝะณัะฒะฐะฒ
๐ต๐ฑ sparred
๐ฏ๐ต ในใใผใชใณใฐใใ
๐ซ๐ท sparred
๐ช๐ธ sparred
๐น๐ท sparred
๐ฐ๐ท ์คํ๋งํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุช sparred
๐จ๐ฟ sparred
๐ธ๐ฐ sparred
๐จ๐ณ sparred
๐ธ๐ฎ sparred
๐ฎ๐ธ sparred
๐ฐ๐ฟ sparred
๐ฌ๐ช sparred
๐ฆ๐ฟ sparred
๐ฒ๐ฝ sparred
Etymology
The word 'spar' originates from the late 16th century, derived from the Dutch word 'sparren', meaning 'to fight or contend'. It was initially used to describe a friendly match or practice fight, primarily in boxing and other martial arts. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass various forms of practice combat in different fighting styles. The concept of sparring emphasizes skill development, timing, and strategy rather than outright combat, making it a crucial part of training for fighters and martial artists alike.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #36,474, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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