Associations to the word «Skirmish»
Noun
- Confederate
- Cavalry
- Retreated
- Militia
- Loyalist
- Rebel
- Flank
- Troop
- Reconnaissance
- Infantry
- Battle
- Casualty
- Patrol
- Brigade
- Scout
- Regiment
- Force
- Indian
- Enemy
- Expedition
- Army
- Artillery
- Fighting
- Creek
- Fort
- Amelia
- Royalist
- Insurgent
- Picket
- Jacobite
- Cornwallis
- Brigadier
- Parliamentarian
- Guerrilla
- Outpost
- Engagement
- Ceasefire
- Rifleman
- Dragoon
- Militant
- Detachment
- Ambush
- Gettysburg
- Wounded
- Raid
- Comanche
- Confrontation
- Hussar
- Seminole
- Custer
- Siege
- Musket
- Retreat
- Vanguard
- Federal
- Miniature
- Maratha
- Cossack
- Kellogg
- Rout
- Apache
- Ranger
- Incursion
- Lexington
- Bayou
Adjective
Wiktionary
SKIRMISH, noun. (military) A brief battle between small groups, usually part of a longer or larger battle or war.
SKIRMISH, noun. (figuratively) 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
Dictionary definition
SKIRMISH, noun. A minor short-term fight.
SKIRMISH, verb. Engage in a skirmish.
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