Sparring is a form of training common to many combat sports. Although the precise form varies, it is essentially relatively 'free-form' fighting, with enough rules, customs, or agreements to minimize injuries. By extension, argumentative debate is sometimes called sparring.

spare - give up what is not strictly needed; "he asked if they could spare one of their horses to speed his journey"

Definition of spar (Entry 2 of 5) intransitive verb. 1 a : box entry 3 especially : to gesture without landing a blow to draw one's opponent or create an opening. b : to engage in a practice or …

Spare definition, to refrain from harming or destroying; leave uninjured; forbear to punish, hurt, or destroy: to spare one's enemy. See more.

spar - fight with spurs; "the gamecocks were sparring" cockfighting - participation in the sport of matching gamecocks in a cockfight athletics , sport - an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

Spare may refer to: Spare (bowling) Austin Osman Spare; Richard Spare; Spare part (logistics) Spare tire; Spare rib; Spare bus driver

If you spar with someone, you exchange light blows — either literally by punching each other, or figuratively by exchanging verbal blows.