skirmishes

Meanings

• noun

  A small-scale military engagement or battle, often between irregular forces or skirmishers.

  - "The skirmishes between the rebels and government forces lasted for hours."
  - "The skirmishes at the beginning of the war set the tone for the rest of the conflict."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with skirmishes
firmishes , murmures , perishes

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Homophones

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1. skirmisher () : A soldier or fighter who engages in skirmishes or small-scale battles.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of skirmishes that leads to same result
skirmish , skirmished , skirmisher , skirmishers , skirmishes , skirmishing

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Etymology

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From the Old French 'escarmouche', meaning 'skirmish' or 'brawl'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest recorded skirmish in history lasted for over 24 hours, taking place during the American Civil War in 1863.

2. Skirmishes were a common tactic used during the Napoleonic Wars, with both sides attempting to gain ground and weaken their opponents before larger battles.

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Related Concepts

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1. battle: A larger-scale military engagement or conflict.

2. skirmish line: A tactical formation used by infantry forces in which soldiers engage in skirmishes with the enemy.

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Culture

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Skirmishes have been depicted in various forms of literature, art, and music, often as part of larger military engagements or conflicts. For example, the skirmishes between the Minutemen and British soldiers during the American Revolution are a well-known part of American history.

How to Memorize "skirmishes"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small-scale military engagement, with soldiers from both sides exchanging gunfire and maneuvering around each other.
   - Visualize the chaos and intensity of a skirmish, with bullets flying and soldiers shouting commands.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'skirmish' with the image of a small-scale military engagement.
   - Think of the word 'skirmish' as meaning a brief, intense battle between small groups of soldiers.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Soldiers Keep Rallying In Meaningless Skirmishes' to remember the definition of 'skirmish'.

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