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sparren — meaning in English

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English meaning

spar noun A strong pole used as a mast, boom, or similar support on a ship or aircraft.
sparring noun Practice fighting or boxing, usually without full force, used for training.

Senses

sparren is used for these senses in English:

spar To fight, especially as practice for martial arts or hand-to-hand combat.
sparring The act of one who spars.

spar — full definition

noun A strong pole used as a mast, boom, or similar support on a ship or aircraft.
verb To practice fighting or boxing, typically without full force.
verb To argue or exchange words in a light, back-and-forth way.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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