noun🔗ShareSparrenA rafter of a roof."The old barn's roof was collapsing because many of the spars had rotted away. "Das Dach der alten Scheune stürzte ein, weil viele der Sparren verrottet waren.architecturematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSparren, BalkenA thick pole or piece of wood."The children used thick spars of driftwood to build a fort on the beach. "Die Kinder benutzten dicke Sparren aus Treibholz, um eine Festung am Strand zu bauen.nauticalsailingmaterialstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRiegel, SperreA bar of wood used to fasten a door."We use spars to secure the heavy barn doors at night. "Wir verwenden Riegel, um die schweren Scheunentore nachts zu sichern.architecturematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMast, BaumAny linear object used as a mast, sprit, yard, boom, pole or gaff."The old sailboat in the harbor had broken spars, making it look sadly neglected. "Das alte Segelboot im Hafen hatte zerbrochene Masten, was es traurig vernachlässigt aussehen ließ.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHolmA beam-like structural member that supports ribs in an aircraft wing or other airfoil."The engineer carefully inspected the spars inside the airplane wing for any signs of cracks. "Der Ingenieur inspizierte sorgfältig die Holme im Flugzeugflügel auf Anzeichen von Rissen.technicalvehiclemachinestructurepartindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerriegeln, verschließenTo bolt, bar."He always spars the door before going to bed, feeling safer with the extra bolt secured. "Er verriegelt immer die Tür, bevor er ins Bett geht, und fühlt sich sicherer mit dem zusätzlichen Riegel.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMit Rahen ausstattenTo supply or equip (a vessel) with spars."The shipyard workers will spar the new sailing ship with sturdy masts and booms before it leaves for its maiden voyage. "Die Werftarbeiter werden das neue Segelschiff mit stabilen Masten und Auslegern ausstatten, bevor es zu seiner Jungfernfahrt aufbricht.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSparring, SchaukampfA sparring session; a preliminary fight, as in boxing or cock-fighting."The boxing coach scheduled a few spars before the main competition to assess each fighter's readiness. "Der Boxtrainer plante vor dem Hauptwettkampf einige Sparrings, um die Bereitschaft jedes Kämpfers zu beurteilen.sportentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareKämpfen, sparrenTo fight, especially as practice for martial arts or hand-to-hand combat."The boxing team meets twice a week to spar and improve their technique. "Das Boxtteam trifft sich zweimal pro Woche, um zu sparren und ihre Technik zu verbessern.sportactionmilitarywarentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich mit den Füßen stoßen, spornenTo strike with the feet or spurs, as cocks do."The two roosters circled each other warily, ready to spars with their sharp spurs. "Die beiden Hähne umkreisten sich vorsichtig, bereit, sich mit ihren scharfen Sporen zu stoßen.animalactionsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich streiten, zankenTo contest in words; to wrangle."Even though they are siblings, they often spar over who gets to use the family car. "Obwohl sie Geschwister sind, streiten sie sich oft darüber, wer das Familienauto benutzen darf.communicationlanguageactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSpateAny of various microcrystalline minerals, of light, translucent, or transparent appearance, which are easily cleft."The geology student examined the box of rocks, carefully separating the quartz from the feldspar spars, noting their easily cleaved surfaces. "Der Geologiestudent untersuchte die Kiste mit Steinen, trennte sorgfältig den Quarz von den Feldspatspaten und bemerkte deren leicht spaltbare Oberflächen.mineralgeologymaterialsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSpateAny crystal with readily discernible faces."The geology student examined the collection of spars, carefully identifying each crystal's distinct faces and structure. "Der Geologiestudent untersuchte die Sammlung von Spaten und identifizierte sorgfältig die unterschiedlichen Flächen und Strukturen jedes Kristalls.geologymineralmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
