I. ˈspäriŋ, -pȧr-, -rēŋ noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, from sparre spar + -ing
: fore-and-aft battens secured to the reverse frames of a ship for cargo to rest against
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: from gerund of spar (IV)
1. : scientific boxing
2. : a skirmishing for advantage ; especially : argument , dispute