1. plural of spar; thick poles used to support sails on a ship
Usage: nautical
2. plural of spar; thick wooden or metal beams used in construction

1. third person singular present of spar; engages in boxing practice or light fighting
2. third person singular present of spar; argues or disputes verbally

Examples

• The ship's spars were damaged in the storm.
• Workers installed wooden spars to support the roof.
• The boxer spars with his trainer every morning.
• She often spars with her brother about politics.
• The old sailing vessel had three main spars.
• He spars playfully with his teammates before matches.
• The construction crew replaced the broken spars.