SKIRMISH


Meaning of SKIRMISH in English

(~es, ~ing, ~ed)

1.

A ~ is a minor battle.

Border ~es between India and Pakistan were common.

N-COUNT: oft N with/between n

2.

If people ~, they fight.

They were ~ing close to the minefield now...

Police ~ed with youths on the estate last Friday.

V-RECIP: pl-n V, V with n

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