"Sparred" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
verb: to move the upper jaw (mandible up and down, sideways, or from side to side) while the lower jaw (maxilla) remains still, typically for eating, speaking, or in various sports like boxing.
Example: A dog often spars gently with its puppy, a way to play and build strength.
In sports, the term is often used to refer to the sparring in fight sports like boxing or karate, where two participants engage in a controlled fight, exchanging blows without causing harm.
Noun: A sparring partner is someone you practice sparring with, often in a fight sport.
Example: I trained for several months with Maria as my sparring partner.
A sparkler is a small firework or pyrotechnic that produces many sparks of fire, which are usually white or colored, when ignited. It is typically a stick or metal rod coated with a pyrotechnic composition that burns rapidly and produces sparks when lit. Sparklers are often used to decorate outdoor events such as weddings, parties, and fireworks displays.
Sparklers are small, paper or wood stick devices that produce a sparkling, glowing effect when ignited. They are often used to add a festive touch to celebrations, parties, and other events, especially on special occasions like New Year's Eve, weddings, and outdoor gatherings. The sparks produced by sparklers are typically made of a combustible material, such as magnesium or potassium nitrate, which reacts with oxygen to produce a vivid, sparkling display.
Small flashes of light that are sometimes seen when something is rubbed against another thing, especially a hard surface, or when two sticks are struck together.<br><br>A sudden and brief burst of energy or activity.<br><br>A creative or original idea.<br><br>Example: The sparks flew as the tires screeched on the pavement.<br><br>Example: She got a spark of inspiration from reading the novel.<br><br>Example: The new restaurant sparked a lot of interest in the community.