Skirmish
Skirmish [ SKUR-mish ] | |
[ noun, intransitive verb ] | |
MEANING : | |
1. (n.) a fight between troops 2. (n.) any brisk dispute or encounter 3. (intr. v.) to engage in a fight or conflict | |
USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : | |
The police had to intervene as the skirmish among the fans was getting out of hand. |