Word Meaning

skirmish definition and meaning

v. i. To fight slightly or in small parties; to engage in a skirmish or skirmishes; to act as skirmishers.
v. i. A slight fight in war; a light or desultory combat between detachments from armies, or between detached and small bodies of troops.
v. i. A slight contest.

Crossword clues for skirmish

- Brisk clash or encounter
- Minor battle