Sparring Partner (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. a boxer who spars with and otherwise serves to train a boxer who is preparing for a bout.
  2. a person who serves to sharpen and expand one’s thinking through frequent friendly debate: This provocative political writer was the frequent sparring partner of a popular talk show host on TV.
noun
  1. a person who practises with a boxer during training
  2. a person with whom one has friendly arguments
Sparring Partner (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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