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skirmish noun

  /ˈskɜːmɪʃ/ , /ˈskɝmɪʃ/
  • (military) A brief battle between small groups, usually part of a longer or larger battle or war.
  • (figuratively, by extension) Any minor dispute.
 schermutseling

skirmish verb

  /ˈskɜːmɪʃ/ , /ˈskɝmɪʃ/
  • To engage in a minor battle or dispute.
 schermutselen

skirmisher noun

  • An infantry soldier used for skirmishing.
 tirailleur
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