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   Skir·mish

   /ˈskərmiSH/

   

   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 fightbattleclashconflictencounterconfrontationengagementfraycontestcombattusslescrimmagefracasaffraymeleearchaic:rencounter
   • ▪ a short argument: "there was a skirmish over the budget" Similar argumentquarrelsquabblecontretempsdisagreementdifference of opiniondissensionfalling-outdisputedisputationcontentionclashaltercationexchangewar of wordsdonnybrookinformal:tiffset-torun-inspatdust-uprowbarneyding-dongbust-upbit of argy-bargyruckaftersrammyarchaic:broilmiffthreapcollieshangie

   verb

   • 1. engage in a skirmish: "the two powers have fought three major wars and have skirmished continually"

   Word Origin Middle English (as a verb): from Old French eskirmiss-, lengthened stem of eskirmir, from a Germanic verb meaning ‘defend’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. skirmisher noun

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   What does skirmish mean?

   • First, though, I'd like to present you a decoration to commemorate your part in this skirmish, Wes. 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.

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   Where did the word skirmish come from?

   • Origin skirmish (1300-1400) Old French escaramouche, from Old Italian scaramuccia skirmish meaning, definition, what is skirmish: a fight between small groups of soldiers...: Learn more.

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   What is an example of a skirmish?

   • Examples from the Corpus skirmish • He talks of regrouping like a colonel after a skirmish at Yellow Tavern. • Government soldiers ran into a group of rebels, and a skirmish followed. • But what began in May 1998 as a skirmish over a remote stretch of border exposed a deep reservoir of bitterness.

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   What are skirmish areas?

   • Skirmishes are areas of your Turf where you can defeat a hero and troops in order gain land. Each Skirmish area is used to build specific types of buildings. Note: You need to build at least one Manor to continue upgrading your castle. Note: It is recommended to only have one farm.

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   noun. Military. a fight between small bodies of troops, especially advanced or outlying detachments of opposing armies. Synonyms: brush, combat. any brisk conflict or encounter: She had a skirmish with her landlord about the rent. verb (used without object) to engage in a skirmish. skirmish. / ˈskɜːmɪʃ / noun.

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   Definition of skirmish noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   SKIRMISH definition: a small fight. Learn more.

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   Definitions of 'skirmish' 1. A skirmish is a minor battle. [...] 2. If people skirmish, they fight. [...] More. Conjugations of 'skirmish' present simple: I skirmish, you skirmish [...] past simple: I skirmished, you skirmished [...] past participle: skirmished. More. Synonyms of 'skirmish' • fight, battle, conflict [...]

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of SKIRMISH. [count] 1. : a brief and usually unplanned fight during a war. Skirmishes broke out between rebel groups. Violent skirmishes with the enemy continue despite talks of peace. 2. : a minor or brief argument or disagreement. a political skirmish.

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   skirmish. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: Military skir‧mish /ˈskɜːmɪʃ $ ˈskɜːr-/ noun [ countable] 1 a fight between small groups of soldiers, ships etc, especially one that happens away from the main part of a battle – used in news reports skirmish with/between/over The young soldier was killed in a ...

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   skirmish meaning: a small fight. Learn more. Cambridge Dictionary +Plus; My profile +Plus help; Log out {{userName}} Cambridge Dictionary +Plus; My profile +Plus help;