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- Dictionaryskirmish/ˈskəːmɪʃ/
noun
- 1. an episode of irregular or unpremeditated fighting, especially between small or outlying parts of armies or fleets: "the unit was caught in several skirmishes and the commanding officer was killed" Similar
verb
- 1. engage in a skirmish: "the two powers have fought three major wars and have skirmished continually"
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to fight for a short time with a small group of people, away from the main area of fighting in a war: Police and protesters skirmished in the chilly rain. Rebels skirmished with nearby American forces.
noun. skir· mish ˈskər-mish. Synonyms of skirmish. 1. : a minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements. 2. a. : a brisk preliminary verbal conflict. b. : a minor dispute or contest between opposing parties. the debate touched off a skirmish. skirmish. 2 of 2. verb. skirmished; skirmishing; skirmishes. intransitive verb. 1.
A skirmish is a small fight — more a dust-up than a full-out battle — and it can refer to a physical fight or just a battle of words. It is definitely confrontational, though. Think of a skirmish as kind of a mini-battle, although a military skirmish can end with casualties.
small skirmish. 3 meanings: 1. a minor short-lived military engagement 2. any brisk clash or encounter, usually of a minor nature 3. to engage.... Click for more definitions.
Skirmish definition: a fight between small bodies of troops, especially advanced or outlying detachments of opposing armies.. See examples of SKIRMISH used in a sentence.
Skirmish Definition. A brief fight or encounter between small groups, usually an incident of a battle. Any slight, unimportant conflict; brush. A type of outdoor military style game using paintball or similar weapons. To take part in a skirmish. To engage in a minor battle or dispute.
1. A minor battle in war, as one between small forces or between large forces avoiding direct conflict. 2. A minor or preliminary conflict or dispute: a skirmish over the rules before the debate began. intr.v. skir·mished, skir·mish·ing, skir·mish·es. To engage in a minor battle or dispute.
A complete guide to the word "SKIRMISH": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
Definition of skirmish noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
skirmish meaning, definition, what is skirmish: a fight between small groups of soldiers...: Learn more.
