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- Dictionaryskir·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
verb
- 1. engage in a skirmish: "the two powers have fought three major wars and have skirmished continually"
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Learn the meaning of skirmish as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. A skirmish is a minor fight or dispute, often in war or politics.
Skirmish is a noun or verb that means a short fight or argument, usually not planned and away from the main area of action. Learn how to use skirmish in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Dictionary.
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.
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.
A skirmish is a minor battle, fight, or argument. Learn the word origin, pronunciation, and usage of skirmish in British and American English, with synonyms and examples.
A skirmish is a minor battle or dispute, often between small forces or avoiding direct conflict. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of the word skirmish from various dictionaries and sources.
A skirmish is a short fight or argument, especially between small groups of soldiers or political opponents. Learn how to pronounce, use and collocate this word with Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
