sparring partnernoun [ C usually singular ]
uk/ˈspɑː.rɪŋ ˌpɑːt.nər/us/ˈspɑː.rɪŋ ˌpɑːrt.nɚ/a person you practise boxing with
someone you have friendly arguments with
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