noun Download 🔗Share A brief battle between small groups, usually part of a longer or larger battle or war. Examples : "The students had a brief skirmish over who got the last cookie. " military war action event Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (by extension) Any minor dispute. Examples : "There was a small skirmish between the two students over who got to sit in the front row. " action war military event politics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A type of outdoor military style game using paintball or similar weapons. Examples : "The kids enjoyed a friendly skirmish using paintballs in the park after school. " game sport military weapon entertainment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To engage in a minor battle or dispute Examples : "The siblings skirmished over who got to choose the TV show. " military war action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading