shadowboxing

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shad·ow·box

 (shăd′ō-bŏks′)
intr.v. sha·dow·boxed, sha·dow·box·ing, sha·dow·box·es
To spar with an imaginary opponent, as for exercise or training purposes.
shad′ow·box′ing n.
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Noun1.shadowboxing - sparring with an imaginary opponent (for exercise or training)shadowboxing - sparring with an imaginary opponent (for exercise or training)
practice session, practice, drill, exercise, recitation - systematic training by multiple repetitions; "practice makes perfect"
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Translations
Schattenboxen
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He blasted: "I don't get the idea that people think we're shadowboxing for four or five weeks, it's ridiculous talk.
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