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skirmish Definition and Meaning in English (skirmish definition)

noun
Synonyms:clashbrawlconflict
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Skirmish definition: A short, unplanned fight between small groups of soldiers or people, often as part of a larger conflict.

Definitions of Skirmish

  1. 1noun

    A short, unplanned fight between small groups of soldiers or people, often as part of a larger conflict.

  2. 2verb

    To engage in a minor or irregular fight or conflict.

Example Sentences

casual

“There was a brief skirmish between the two rival gangs.”

formal

“The soldiers skirmished with the enemy at the border.”

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past tenseskirmished
present participleskirmishing
pluralskirmishes
agent nounskirmisher

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Skirmish definition: A short, unplanned fight between small groups of soldiers or people, often as part of a larger conflict.
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