| Spar (spar) |
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| Spar |
[AS. spær in
spærst n chalkstone; akin to MHG. spar, G.
sparkalk plaster.] (Min.) |
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.
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A general term any round piece of timber used as a
mast, yard, boom, or gaff.
Formerly, a piece of timber,
in a general sense; -- still applied locally to rafters.
The bar of a gate or door.
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To bolt; to bar.
To To supply or equip with spars, as a
vessel.
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To strike with the
feet or spurs, as cocks do.
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.
To contest in words; to wrangle.
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A
contest at sparring or boxing.
A movement of offense or defense in
boxing.
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