skirmishers

[US]/[ˈskɪːmɪʃəz]/
[UK]/[ˈskɪːrˌmɪʃərz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.Lightly armed soldiers engaged in skirmishes.; Soldiers who engage in skirmishes; skirmishers.; A group of lightly armed soldiers.

Phrases & Collocations

leading skirmishers

swift skirmishers

elite skirmishers

mobile skirmishers

light skirmishers

deploying skirmishers

supporting skirmishers

trained skirmishers

hidden skirmishers

attacking skirmishers

Example Sentences

the skirmishers advanced cautiously, scouting the enemy position.

our skirmishers engaged in a brief skirmish with the enemy patrol.

the skirmishers provided valuable reconnaissance for the main force.

light skirmishers were deployed to harass the enemy flanks.

the skirmishers quickly withdrew after the initial engagement.

experienced skirmishers were vital for disrupting enemy supply lines.

the skirmishers used cover effectively during the ambush.

the skirmishers’ role was to probe the enemy defenses.

fast-moving skirmishers harassed the retreating enemy column.

the skirmishers’ flanking maneuver surprised the enemy.

well-trained skirmishers are essential for effective scouting.

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