spar
Spar (noun) means a strong pole used as a mast, boom, or similar support on a ship or aircraft. Example: “The sailors repaired the broken spar before the storm hit.”
How to use spar
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a supporting pole on a boat or plane, or friendly practice-fighting (or arguing).
Word forms
sparred past tense, sparred past tense, spars plural, spars plural, spars plural, spars singular, spars singular
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The sailors repaired the broken _____ before the storm hit.
Etymology
From Middle English sparre, meaning "beam" or "rafter," related to a Germanic word for a stake or pole.
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Rhymes for spar
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What does “spar” mean?
The word “spar” means a strong pole used as a mast, boom, or similar support on a ship or aircraft. In plain terms, either a supporting pole on a boat or plane, or friendly practice-fighting (or arguing).
How do you pronounce “spar”?
“Spar” is pronounced spah (/spɑɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “spar” in a sentence?
Here is “spar” used in a sentence: “The sailors repaired the broken spar before the storm hit.”
What part of speech is “spar”?
Depending on how it is used, “spar” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “spar” come from?
The word “spar” comes from Middle English. From Middle English sparre, meaning "beam" or "rafter," related to a Germanic word for a stake or pole.
How many meanings does “spar” have?
“Spar” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a strong pole used as a mast, boom, or similar support on a ship or aircraft.