Skirmish vs Rhubarb - What's the difference?
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(military) A brief battle between small groups, usually part of a longer or larger battle or war.
(figuratively) By extension, any minor dispute.
A type of outdoor military style game using paintball or similar weapons.
To engage in a minor battle or dispute
Any plant of the genus Rheum , especially , having large leaves and long green or reddish acidic leafstalks, that are edible, in particular when cooked (although the leaves are mildly poisonous).
The dried rhizome and roots of , from China, used as a laxative and purgative.
A word repeated softly to emulate background conversation. (see rhubarb rhubarb ).
An excited, angry exchange of words, especially at a sporting event.
(baseball) A brawl.
(military) An RAF World War II code name for operations by aircraft (fighters and fighter bombers) seeking opportunity targets.