Train in the ring (4 letters)

{ Answer }

SPAR

{ Related Clues }

Argue
Bowsprit
Box
Gaff
Quarrel
Shadowbox
Tangle (with)
Train
Box with headgear
Box lightly
Compete in the ring
Engage in debate
Exchange blows
Go a round
Jack yard
Joust verbally
Practice boxing
Practice in the ring
Seagoing pole
Train for a bout
U.S.C.G. woman
Coast Guard woman
Jack yard or gaff
Work out in the ring
Fight, but not for real
U.S. Coast Guard woman

{ Tags }

bandy, boom, bout, bowsprit, box, coast, gaff, go, guard, lightly, practice, ring, sail, shadowbox, spar, support, train, woman, words, wrangle, yard

{ Notes }

The answer SPAR is very common and appears about once every 47.9 puzzles.

{ Definition }

SPAR as a noun:

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. (spar, sparring) = making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer

SPAR as a verb:

1. furnish with spars

2. fight with spurs; "the gamecocks were sparring"

3. box lightly

4. fight verbally; "They were sparring all night"