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zinc
Noun
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Zinc is a type of metal, (symbol Zn) with an atomic number of 30 on the periodic table.
zinc
Verb
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If you zinc something, you cover it with zinc.
spar
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noun
a stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging
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noun
making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer
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noun
any of various nonmetallic minerals (calcite or feldspar) that are light in color and transparent or translucent and cleavable
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verb
box lightly
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verb
fight with spurs
the gamecocks were sparring
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verb
fight verbally
They were sparring all night
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verb
furnish with spars