sparring partner

:  a stout pole

:  a stout rounded usually wood or metal piece (such as a mast, boom, gaff, or yard) used to support rigging

:  any of the main longitudinal members of the wing of an airplane that carry the ribs

:  box

:  to gesture without landing a blow to draw one's opponent or create an opening

:  to engage in a practice or exhibition bout of boxing

:  a movement of offense or defense in boxing

:  a sparring match or session

:  any of various nonmetallic usually cleavable and lustrous minerals

:  one that shares :  partaker

:  one associated with another especially in an action :  associate, colleague

:  either of two persons who dance together

:  to join or associate with another as partner

:  to provide with a partner

:  to join as a partner