noun
- brief fights or encounters between small groups, especially military forces
- minor disputes or conflicts
Usage: military
verb
- engages in brief fights or minor conflicts
Examples
- Border skirmishes broke out between the two armies.
- The patrol encountered several skirmishes with enemy scouts.
- Political skirmishes dominated the debate.
- There were minor skirmishes over the budget proposal.
- The team skirmishes with their rivals every season.
- She skirmishes with her neighbors over property lines.
- Small skirmishes preceded the major battle.