Definition of Spars. Meaning of Spars. Synonyms of Spars

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Definition of Spars

Spar
Spar Spar, v. t. [OE. sparren, AS. sparrian; akin to G. sperren, Icel. sperra; from the noun. [root]171. See Spara beam, bar.] 1. To bolt; to bar. [Obs.] --Chaucer. 2. To To supply or equip with spars, as a vessel. Note: A vessel equipped with spars that are too large or too small is said to be oversparred or undersparred.
Spar
Spar Spar, n. [AS. sp[ae]r in sp[ae]rst[=a]n chalkstone; akin to MHG. spar, G. sparkalk plaster.] (Min.) An old name for a nonmetallic mineral, usually cleavable and somewhat lustrous; as, calc spar, or calcite, fluor spar, etc. It was especially used in the case of the gangue minerals of a metalliferous vein. Blue spar, Cube spar, etc. See under Blue, Cube, etc.
Spar
Spar Spar, n. 1. A contest at sparring or boxing. 2. A movement of offense or defense in boxing.

Meaning of Spars from wikipedia

- Spar (WLB-403), a former United States Coast Guard seagoing buoy tender USCGC Spar (WLB-206), a United States Coast Guard seagoing buoy tender SPARS,...
- SPARS was the authorized nickname for the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Women's Reserve. The nickname is an acronym fashioned from the USCG's motto...
- sometimes called sparring. The physical nature of sparring naturally varies with the nature of the skills it is intended to develop; sparring in a striking...
- Several different wooden spar types have been used and experimented with such as spars that are box-section in form; and laminated spars laid up in a jig, and...
- satin spars; Gypsum, satin spar: 429  in the form of a lustrous fibrous variety, not, however, defined as selenite;: 217  Calcite or calcite spar is a...
- draft design of spars makes them less affected by wind, wave, and currents and allows for both dry tree and subsea production. A spar platform consists...
- vessels during the age of sail, spare spars could be roped together to provide a temporary surface known as a "spar deck". These served as jury-rigged repairs...
- SPAR, originally "DESPAR", styled as "DE SPAR" (Dutch pronunciation: [də ˈspɑr]), is a Dutch multinational franchise that provides branding, supplies and...
- Omladinski košarkaški klub Spars, commonly referred to as OKK Spars or Spars Sarajevo, is a men's professional basketball club based in Ilidža, Bosnia...
- A spar torpedo is a weapon consisting of a bomb placed at the end of a long pole, or spar, and attached to a boat. The weapon is used by running the end...