spar
Noun
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is a type of: mineral - solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
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is a type of: pole - a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plasticsubtypes:
- boom - any of various more-or-less horizontal spars or poles used to extend the foot of a sail or for handling cargo or in mooring
- bowsprit - a spar projecting from the bow of a vessel
- dolphin striker, martingale - spar under the bowsprit of a sailboat
- gaff - a spar rising aft from a mast to support the head of a quadrilateral fore-and-aft sail
- jibboom - a spar that extends the bowsprit
- mast - a vertical spar for supporting sails
- sprit - a light spar that crosses a fore-and-aft sail diagonally
- yard - a long horizontal spar tapered at the end and used to support and spread a square sail or lateen
is a part of: ship - a vessel that carries passengers or freight -
same as: sparring
Verb
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referred to in:
- cockfighting - participation in the sport of matching gamecocks in a cockfight
- athletics, sport - an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
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is a type of: box - engage in a boxing match
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