Complete Definition of "skirmish"

English
Noun
en-noun|es

#A brief battle between small groups, usually part of a longer or larger battle or war.
#A minor dispute.
#In warfare a tactic of attacking with missile weapons without making contact.

Translations

Dutch: schermutseling f
Italian: schermaglia f
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Spanish: escaramuza f
Swedish: skärmytsling c

Verb
en-verb|skirmish|es

#To engage in a minor battle or dispute

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