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- sparring/ˈspɑː.rɪŋ/The act of practicing boxing or martial arts moves with a partner, typically without full force or competitive intent.adjectivenounC1
- sparring partner/ˈspɑːrɪŋ ˌpɑːtnə(r)/A person with whom one practices boxing or martial arts, typically in a training context.nounB2
- sparrow/ˈspær.əʊ/A small, chiefly brown or grey bird of the family Passeridae, found worldwide and commonly associated with human habitation.nounB1
- sparrow hawk/ˈspær.əʊ ˌhɔːk/A small bird of prey in the genus Accipiter, specifically the Eurasian sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus), which hunts small birds in woodland areas.nounC1/C2
- sparrowfart/ˈspær.əʊ.fɑːt/A humorous, slightly vulgar term for the very early morning, particularly dawn.nounVery Low
- sparrowgrass/ˈspær.əʊ.ɡrɑːs/A folk-etymological and dialectal variant of the word 'asparagus', referring to the edible vegetable.nounC2 / Extremely Low (Historical/Archaic)
- sparrowhawk/ˈspær.əʊ.hɔːk/A small hawk of the genus Accipiter, known for hunting small birds and being adept at fast, agile flight through woodland.nounC1
- sparsity/ˈspɑː.sə.ti/The state of being sparse; a small or insufficient quantity or number.nounC2
- sparta/ˈspɑː.tə/An ancient Greek city-state, famous for its military-oriented society and austere lifestyle.nounC2
- spartacist/ˈspɑː.tə.sɪst/A member of a political movement or group adhering to the principles of Marxism-Leninism, typically characterized by revolutionary socialism and opposition to capitalism and imperialism, often through an internationalist lens.nounLow (specialized, historical, political discourse)
- spartacus/ˈspɑː.tə.kəs/A proper noun referring to a historical figure: a Thracian gladiator who led a major slave uprising against the Roman Republic in the Third Servile War (73–71 BC).nounLow
- spartan/ˈspɑːt(ə)n/Characterized by self-discipline, austerity, and simplicity, especially as inspired by the ancient Spartans.adjectivenounB2-C1
- spartanburg/ˈspɑːtənbɜːɡ/A place name; a city in South Carolina, United States.nounLow
- sparteine/ˈspɑː.tiːn/A bitter, poisonous, liquid alkaloid extracted from certain broom plants, particularly Cytisus scoparius, with historical medical uses.nounVery Low / Technical
- sparti/ˈspɑː.ti/ or /ˈspɑː.tʌɪ/A reference to being strewn or scattered, often referring to the mythological Spartoi (sown men).nounExtremely rare / Archaic / Technical
- spartiate/ˈspɑː.ti.eɪt/A citizen of the ancient Greek city-state of Sparta, specifically a member of the ruling military class.nounRare
- sparver/ˈspɑːvə/A small, ornamental canopy or tester, especially one over a bed or a tomb.nounArchaic / Very Rare
- spasm/ˈspaz(ə)m/A sudden, involuntary, and often painful contraction of a muscle or group of muscles.nounverb-intransitiveC1
- spasm band/ˈspazəm band/A group of street musicians, often self-organised and informal, known for creating spontaneous, lively music.nounC2
- spasmodist/spazˈmɒdɪst/A person, especially a performer or writer, whose style or expression is characterized by sudden, violent, and irregular bursts of energy or emotion; lacking smooth continuity.nounRare / Archaic
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