Definition of skirmish Skirmish

/skɚˈmɪʃ/ - [skermish] - skir•mish

We found 13 definitions of skirmish from 7 different sources.

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What does skirmish mean?

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WordNet by Princeton University

Verb

skirmishes, skirmishing, skirmished  

skirmish - engage in a skirmish
  fight, struggle, contend fight against or resist strongly; "The senator said he would oppose the bill"; "Don't fight it!"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • skirmish (Noun)
    A brief battle between small groups, usually part of a longer or larger battle or war.
  • skirmish (Noun)
    By extension, any minor dispute.
  • skirmish (Noun)
    A type of outdoor military style game using paintball or similar weapons.
  • skirmish (Verb)
    To engage in a minor battle or dispute.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • skirmish (v. i.)
    To fight slightly or in small parties; to engage in a skirmish or skirmishes; to act as skirmishers.
  • skirmish (v. i.)
    A slight fight in war; a light or desultory combat between detachments from armies, or between detached and small bodies of troops.
  • skirmish (v. i.)
    A slight contest.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • skirmish
    skėr′mish, n. an irregular fight between two small parties: a contest.—v.i. to fight slightly or irregularly.—ns. Skir′misher, a soldier belonging to troops dispersed to cover front or flank, and prevent surprises; Skir′mishing. [O. Fr. escarmouche—Old High Ger. skerman, scirman, to fight.]

Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵

  • skirmish
    An engagement of a light and irregular character, generally for the purpose of gaining information or time, or of clearing the way for more serious operations.

Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥

  • skirmish
    A slight fight in war; a light combat between detachments from armies which are yet at a considerable distance from each other, or between detached and small parties.
  • skirmish
    To fight slightly or in small parties; to engage in a skirmish; to act as skirmishers.

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  • skirmish, verb, present, 1st person singular of skirmish (infinitive).
  • skirmish, verb (infinitive).
  • skirmish, noun, singular of skirmishes.

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