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 in-fighting in-fighting /ˈɪnˌfaɪtɪŋ/

noun

  1. () Conflict between members of the same organization (usually concealed from outsiders)  ( in-fighting )
    conflict between members of the same organization (usually concealed from outsiders)
  2. 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.


 ethyl ethyl /ˈɛθəl/

noun

  1. The univalent hydrocarbon radical C2H5 derived from ethane by the removal of one hydrogen atom  ( ethyl , ethyl group , ethyl radical )
    the univalent hydrocarbon radical C2H5 derived from ethane by the removal of one hydrogen atom


 parer parer /ˈpeərər/

noun

  1. A small sharp knife used in paring fruits or vegetables  ( parer , paring knife )
    a small sharp knife used in paring fruits or vegetables
  2. A manicurist who trims the fingernails  ( parer )
    a manicurist who trims the fingernails


 Joshua Joshua /ˈdʒɑːˌʃuːə/

noun

  1. A book in the Old Testament describing how Joshua led the Israelites into Canaan (the Promised Land) after the death of Moses  ( Book of Joshua , Joshua , Josue )
    a book in the Old Testament describing how Joshua led the Israelites into Canaan (the Promised Land) after the death of Moses
  2. (Old Testament) Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land; best remembered for his destruction of Jericho  ( Joshua )
    (Old Testament) Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land; best remembered for his destruction of Jericho
     Under Joshua's leadership, the walls of Jericho fell, and the Israelites claimed their promised land.
    Under Joshua's leadership, the walls of Jericho fell, and the Israelites claimed their promised land.