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in-fighting
in-fighting /ˈɪnˌfaɪtɪŋ/
noun
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(
)
Conflict between members of the same organization (usually concealed from outsiders)
(
in-fighting
)
conflict between members of the same organization (usually concealed from outsiders)
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Boxing at close quarters
(
in-fighting
)
boxing at close quarters
The boxing match was intense, with a lot of in-fighting between the two opponents.
The boxing match was intense, with a lot of in-fighting between the two opponents.
blow tube
blow tube /bloʊ tuːb/
noun
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A tube through which darts can be shot by blowing
(
blow tube
, blowgun
, blowpipe
, blowtube
)
a tube through which darts can be shot by blowing
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A tube that directs air or gas into a flame to concentrate heat
(
blow tube
, blowpipe
, blowtube
)
a tube that directs air or gas into a flame to concentrate heat
dropsy
dropsy /ˈdrɑːpsi/
noun
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Swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities
(
dropsy
, hydrops
, oedema
[Canadian, British] , edema
[ N. American] )
swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities
The patient was prescribed medication to reduce the edema in her legs.
The patient was prescribed medication to reduce the edema in her legs.
tompion
tompion /ˈtɒmpiən/
noun
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Plug for the muzzle of a gun to keep out dust and moisture
(
tampion
, tompion
)
plug for the muzzle of a gun to keep out dust and moisture
