Associations to the word «Skirmish»
Noun
- Ferry
- Forage
- Boer
- Cheyenne
- Reinforcement
- Outskirt
- Uprising
- Encampment
- Marches
- Clifton
- Partisan
- Clash
- Monmouth
- Horseman
- Prussian
- Scouting
- Trooper
- Separatist
- Lee
- Corps
- Hannibal
- Column
- Ky
- Sioux
- Tactic
- Assault
- Invader
- Venetian
- Combatant
- Garrison
- Frontier
- Unit
- Soldier
- Arkansas
- Foray
- Warfare
- Azerbaijani
- Duel
- Guard
- Frenchmen
- Newbury
- Tennessee
- Gunboat
- Sharpe
- Conflict
- Monterey
- Platoon
- Musketeer
- Battlefield
- Potomac
- Division
- War
- Union
- Insurrection
- Rising
- Protester
- Encounter
- Sniper
- Mcclellan
- Aborigine
- Colonel
- Rebellion
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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