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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.
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.
Definition of skirmish noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
definition 1: a minor or preliminary battle between small military units. There have been a few skirmishes with the enemy but no heavy fighting in recent weeks. synonyms: scrimmage. definition 2: a relatively minor conflict or dispute. The skirmish between workers and management was quickly resolved. synonyms:
skirmish meaning, definition, what is skirmish: a fight between small groups of soldiers...: Learn more.
