noun
sparring
SPAH-rihng
Sparring (noun) means Practice fighting or boxing, usually without full force, used for training. Example: “The coach organized a sparring session before the tournament.”
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Practice fighting or boxing, usually without full force, used for training.
"The coach organized a sparring session before the tournament."
How to use sparring
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPractice combat, especially in boxing or martial arts, done at reduced intensity.
Common pairings
sparring partner
sparring session
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- Plural
- sparrings
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What does “sparring” mean?
The word “sparring” means practice fighting or boxing, usually without full force, used for training. In plain terms, practice combat, especially in boxing or martial arts, done at reduced intensity.
How do you pronounce “sparring”?
“Sparring” is pronounced SPAH-rihng (/ˈspɑːɹɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “sparring” in a sentence?
Here is “sparring” used in a sentence: “The coach organized a sparring session before the tournament.”
What part of speech is “sparring”?
“Sparring” is a noun.
