Skirmishes Meaning in English
word · lemma: skirmish
التعريف
Short and unplanned fights or battles, usually between small groups, or minor disputes or arguments.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Plural noun, common in military or sports contexts. Can also describe minor arguments, not just physical fighting. Often describes brief, less serious exchanges than a full battle. Synonyms: clashes, minor fights.
جمل نموذجية
There were several skirmishes along the border last night.
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The two teams had a few skirmishes before the match was stopped.
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Political skirmishes happen almost every day in the parliament.
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There have been a few minor skirmishes between coworkers about the new schedule.
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The history book details several skirmishes that led up to the main battle.
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Even after the agreement, small skirmishes continued for weeks.
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