Related Clues:

• Practice in a boxing ring
• Rig support
• Train with a boxer
• Exchange light boxing blows
• Nautical pole at sea
• 40 Down on a ship
• Sprit
• Prepare for a match
• Bicker (with)
• Exchange verbal zingers
• Fight playfully with Pole
• Bicker or banter
• Combat playfully
• Work on hooks
• Practice with 48-Across, say