sparring partner

/spɑrɪŋ ˌpɑrtnər/
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Other forms: sparring partners

Definitions of sparring partner
  1. noun
    a boxer who spars with another boxer who is training for an important fight
    synonyms: sparring mate
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    type of:
    boxer, pugilist
    someone who fights with fists for sport
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