nounπShareA rafter of a roof."The old barn's roof was collapsing because many of the spars had rotted away. "architecturematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA thick pole or piece of wood."The children used thick spars of driftwood to build a fort on the beach. "nauticalsailingmaterialstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bar of wood used to fasten a door."We use spars to secure the heavy barn doors at night. "architecturematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny 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. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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. "technicalvehiclemachinestructurepartindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bolt, bar."He always spars the door before going to bed, feeling safer with the extra bolt secured. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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. "sportentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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. "sportactionmilitarywarentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike with the feet or spurs, as cocks do."The two roosters circled each other warily, ready to spars with their sharp spurs. "animalactionsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo contest in words; to wrangle."Even though they are siblings, they often spar over who gets to use the family car. "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 box of rocks, carefully separating the quartz from the feldspar spars, noting their easily cleaved surfaces. "mineralgeologymaterialsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny crystal with readily discernible faces."The geology student examined the collection of spars, carefully identifying each crystal's distinct faces and structure. "geologymineralmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading