Related Clues:

• Struts
• Makes a case
• Sails' supports
• Practices for a prizefight
• Defends one's side
• Pleads in court
• Practices with another boxer
• Dukes it out, in practice
• Practices with a pug
• Masts
• Naval yards, e.g.
• Feinting spells?
• Disputes, expresses disagreement
• Debates or bickers
• Disputes, proposes the contrary