nounπShareA rafter of a roof."The carpenter carefully placed the new spar onto the roof frame. "architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA thick pole or piece of wood."The old sailboat had a broken spar, so it couldn't raise its sail. "nauticalmaterialbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bar of wood used to fasten a door."The carpenter used a long spar to secure the heavy barn door. "architecturematerialbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny linear object used as a mast, sprit, yard, boom, pole or gaff."The sailboat's main spar was damaged during the storm. "nauticalsailingvehicleitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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. "vehicletechnicalpartmachinestructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bolt, bar."After the storm, we had to spar the broken window with plywood to keep the rain out. "buildingpropertyarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo supply or equip (a vessel) with spars."The shipbuilders sparred the sailboat with sturdy wooden masts. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sparring session; a preliminary fight, as in boxing or cock-fighting."The boxers had a short spar before their official match. "sportactionentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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. "sportactionmilitarywarweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike with the feet or spurs, as cocks do."The roosters sparred fiercely in the backyard, their spurs clicking against each other. "animalactionsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo contest in words; to wrangle."The siblings sparred over who got to choose the movie for their family night. "communicationlanguageactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny 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. "geologymineralmaterialsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny crystal with readily discernible faces."The mineralogist carefully examined the spar, noting the clear, geometric shapes of its faces. "mineralgeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
