spare

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spare Definition

(n) an extra component of a machine or other apparatus
(n) an extra car wheel and tire for a four-wheel vehicle
(n) a score in tenpins; knocking down all ten after rolling two balls
(s) thin and fit; "the spare figure of a marathon runner"; "a body kept trim by exercise"
(s) more than is needed, desired, or required; "trying to lose excess weight"; "found some extra change lying on the dresser"; "yet another book on heraldry might be thought redundant"; "skills made redundant by technological advance"; "sleeping in the spare
(s) just sufficient; "the library had a spare but efficient look"
(s) not taken up by scheduled activities; "a free hour between classes"; "spare time on my hands"
(s) kept in reserve especially for emergency use; "a reserve supply of food"; "a spare tire"; "spare parts"
(s) lacking in amplitude or quantity; "a bare livelihood"; "a scanty harvest"; "a spare diet"
(v) refrain from harming
(v) save or relieve from an experience or action; "I''ll spare you from having to apologize formally"
(v) give up what is not strictly needed; "he asked if they could spare one of their horses to speed his journey"
(v) use frugally or carefully

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