Sparred: meaning, definitions and examples

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sparred

 

[ spษ‘rd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sparred

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคชเคฐเฅ‡เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sparred

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sparred

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะฐั€ะธะฝะณัƒะฒะฐะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sparred

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒ‘ใƒผใƒชใƒณใ‚ฐใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sparred

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sparred

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sparred

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ŠคํŒŒ๋งํ–ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุช sparred

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sparred

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sparred

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ sparred

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sparred

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sparred

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sparred

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช sparred

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sparred

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.