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sparring partner
sparring partner (ˈspɑːrɪŋ) n1. (Boxing) a person who practises with a boxer during training2. a person with whom one has friendly argumentsspar′ring part`ner
n. 1. a person who spars with and otherwise helps in training a boxer. 2. a person with whom one engages in usu. friendly disputes. [1905–10] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | sparring partner - a boxer who spars with another boxer who is training for an important fightsparring mateboxer, pugilist - someone who fights with his fists for sport |
Translationssparring partner
sparring partner1. Literally, someone with whom one practices martial arts or boxing. OK, John here is going to be your new sparring partner. He's tougher than you're used to, but he'll help your skills improve.2. By extension, someone with whom one engages in a debate, argument, or heated discussion, especially when one enjoys doing so. I was sad to hear he wouldn't be in the class next semester—he was my favorite sparring partner during class discussions. The two have been sparring partners on the morning talk show for nearly ten years.See also: partner, sparsparring partnerAn individual with whom one enjoys arguing, as in Jim's my best sparring partner. This expression alludes to boxing, where since about 1900 it has denoted the person one practices or trains with. [Mid-1900s] Also see spar with. See also: partner, spara sparring partner Someone's sparring partner is someone they enjoy arguing with or discussing things with. My old sparring partner Chris Moyles has got the Radio 1 breakfast show in place of Sara Cox. Note: This expressing comes from boxing, where a sparring partner was someone to practise with. See also: partner, sparsparring partner
sparring partner a person who practises with a boxer during training sparring partner
Synonyms for sparring partnernoun a boxer who spars with another boxer who is training for an important fightSynonymsRelated Words |