to use frugally or stintingly, as that which is scarce or valuable; to retain or keep unused; to save.-to keep to one's self; to forbear to impart or give.-to preserve from danger or punishment; to forbear to punish, injure, or harm; to show mercy to.-to save or gain, as by frugality; to reserve, as from some occupation, use, or duty.-to deprive one's self of, as by being frugal; to do without; to dispense with; to give up; to part with.-to be frugal; not to be profuse; to live frugally; to be parsimonious.-to refrain from inflicting harm; to use mercy or forbearance.-to desist; to stop; to refrain.-scanty; not abundant or plentiful; as, a spare diet.-sparing; frugal; parsimonious; chary.-being over and above what is necessary, or what must be used or reserved; not wanted, or not used; superfluous; as, i have no spare time.-held in reserve, to be used in an emergency; as, a spare anchor; a spare bed or room.-lean; wanting flesh; meager; thin; gaunt.-slow.-the act of sparing; moderation; restraint.-parsimony; frugal use.-an opening in a petticoat or gown; a placket.-that which has not been used or expended.-the right of bowling again at a full set of pins, after having knocked all the pins down in less than three bowls. if all the pins are knocked down in one bowl it is a double spare; in two bowls, a single spare.