skirmishing

[US]/ˈskɜːmɪʃɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈskɜrmɪʃɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.engaging in small-scale battles or conflicts

Phrases & Collocations

skirmishing tactics

skirmishing forces

skirmishing units

skirmishing activity

skirmishing lines

skirmishing positions

skirmishing engagements

skirmishing drills

skirmishing scenarios

skirmishing strategies

Example Sentences

the soldiers were skirmishing in the dense forest.

skirmishing broke out between the rival factions.

the two teams were skirmishing for control of the territory.

he enjoyed skirmishing with his friends during the game.

after hours of skirmishing, a ceasefire was declared.

the skirmishing continued until nightfall.

they engaged in skirmishing to test each other's strategies.

skirmishing can often lead to larger conflicts.

the skirmishing was intense but brief.

both sides were skirmishing over the disputed land.

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