sparring match

In fact it was more of a wrestling than a sparring match,—a test of strength, prowess, agility.

And so you managed to get up a little sparring-match between you, and all upon my account?

Come and enjoy their sparring match with me; I want to talk to you about one of my unfortunate parishioners.

Jacks chair-legs came down hard upon the floor, and he sat bolt upright as he showed a livelier interest in this sparring match.

This enabled the sailor lads to enjoy many a fine sparring match on the forward deck.