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An old name for a nonmetallic mineral, usually cleavable and
somewhat lustrous; as, calc spar, or calcite, fluor spar, etc. It was
especially used in the case of the gangue minerals of a metalliferous
vein. |
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A general term any round piece of timber used as a mast,
yard, boom, or gaff. |
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Formerly, a piece of timber, in a general sense; -- still
applied locally to rafters. |
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The bar of a gate or door. |
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To bolt; to bar. |
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To To supply or equip with spars, as a vessel. |
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To strike with the feet or spurs, as cocks do. |
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To use the fists and arms scientifically in attack or
defense; to contend or combat with the fists, as for exercise or
amusement; to box. |
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To contest in words; to wrangle. |
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A contest at sparring or boxing. |
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A movement of offense or defense in boxing. |
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