Definitions for skirmishˈskɜr mɪʃ
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
skir•mishˈskɜr mɪʃ(n.)
a fight between small bodies of troops.
Category: Military
any brisk conflict or encounter.
(v.i.)to engage in a skirmish.
Origin of skirmish:
1300–50 < OF eskirmiss-, s. of eskirmir < Frankish; cf. OHG skirman to defend
skir′mish•er(n.)
Princeton's WordNet
brush, clash, encounter, skirmish(verb)
a minor short-term fight
skirmish(verb)
engage in a skirmish
Wiktionary
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 Dictionary
Skirmish(verb)
to fight slightly or in small parties; to engage in a skirmish or skirmishes; to act as skirmishers
Skirmish(verb)
a slight fight in war; a light or desultory combat between detachments from armies, or between detached and small bodies of troops
Skirmish(verb)
a slight contest
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