noun🔗ShareSparrenA rafter of a roof."The carpenter carefully placed the new spar onto the roof frame. "Der Zimmermann platzierte den neuen Sparren sorgfältig auf dem Dachrahmen.architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSparren, BalkenA thick pole or piece of wood."The old sailboat had a broken spar, so it couldn't raise its sail. "Das alte Segelboot hatte einen gebrochenen Balken, so dass es sein Segel nicht hissen konnte.nauticalmaterialbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRiegel, TürriegelA bar of wood used to fasten a door."The carpenter used a long spar to secure the heavy barn door. "Der Zimmermann benutzte einen langen Riegel, um die schwere Scheunentür zu sichern.architecturematerialbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMast, BaumAny linear object used as a mast, sprit, yard, boom, pole or gaff."The sailboat's main spar was damaged during the storm. "Der Hauptmast des Segelbootes wurde während des Sturms beschädigt.nauticalsailingvehicleitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHolmA beam-like structural member that supports ribs in an aircraft wing or other airfoil."The aircraft's wing spar provided crucial support for the entire structure. "Der Holm des Flugzeugs bot entscheidenden Halt für die gesamte Struktur.vehicletechnicalpartmachinestructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerriegeln, verschließenTo bolt, bar."After the storm, we had to spar the broken window with plywood to keep the rain out. "Nach dem Sturm mussten wir das zerbrochene Fenster mit Sperrholz verriegeln, um den Regen draußen zu halten.buildingpropertyarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMit Rahen ausstattenTo supply or equip (a vessel) with spars."The shipbuilders sparred the sailboat with sturdy wooden masts. "Die Schiffbauer statteten das Segelboot mit stabilen Holzmasten aus.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSparring, ÜbungskampfA sparring session; a preliminary fight, as in boxing or cock-fighting."The boxers had a short spar before their official match. "Die Boxer hatten einen kurzen Sparringskampf vor ihrem offiziellen Match.sportactionentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareKämpfen, fechtenTo fight, especially as practice for martial arts or hand-to-hand combat."The boxers spar in the gym every day to prepare for their upcoming fights. "Die Boxer fechten jeden Tag im Fitnessstudio, um sich auf ihre bevorstehenden Kämpfe vorzubereiten.sportactionmilitarywarweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTreten, spornenTo strike with the feet or spurs, as cocks do."The roosters sparred fiercely in the backyard, their spurs clicking against each other. "Die Hähne traten heftig im Hinterhof, ihre Sporen klickten aneinander.animalactionsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich streiten, zankenTo contest in words; to wrangle."The siblings sparred over who got to choose the movie for their family night. "Die Geschwister stritten sich darüber, wer den Film für ihren Familienabend aussuchen durfte.communicationlanguageactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSpaltAny of various microcrystalline minerals, of light, translucent, or transparent appearance, which are easily cleft."The geology student examined the spar, noting its translucent appearance and the way it easily cleaved into thin, flat sheets. "Der Geologiestudent untersuchte den Spalt und bemerkte sein durchscheinendes Aussehen und die Art und Weise, wie er sich leicht in dünne, flache Blätter spalten ließ.geologymineralmaterialsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSpaltkristallAny crystal with readily discernible faces."The mineralogist carefully examined the spar, noting the clear, geometric shapes of its faces. "Der Mineraloge untersuchte sorgfältig den Spaltkristall und bemerkte die klaren, geometrischen Formen seiner Flächen.mineralgeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
