spar

名词 spar:

1. any of various nonmetallic minerals (calcite or feldspar) that are light in color and transparent or translucent and cleavable
2. a stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging
3. making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer
   同义词：sparring

动词 spar:

1. furnish with spars
2. fight with spurs
3. box lightly
4. fight verbally

1. A long spar extending from a mast to hold or extend the foot of a sail.
   帆下桁从桅杆上伸出的长杆，用来支撑或伸展帆的下端
2. A tall vertical spar, sometimes sectioned, that rises from the keel or deck of a sailing vessel to support the sails and running rigging.
   船桅，桅杆一条高的(有时为分段的)垂直樯，从帆船的龙骨或甲板直立起来以支持帆和操纵装置
3. A small or light spar.
   帆柱一根小的或轻的桅杆