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skirmish

/skɜːrmɪʃ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does skirmish mean?

noun, verb

A minor or brief fight, especially between small groups of soldiers. To engage in a brief or minor fight.

Example

"The two groups had a skirmish in the woods before retreating."

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