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skirmish

Pronunciation: /ˈskɜːmɪʃ/

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German translation of skirmish

n.

[Mil.] Gefecht

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Nearby words

skint
skip ¹
skip ²
skipper
ˈskipping rope
skirmish
skirt
skirt ˈround
ˈskirting
skistick
skittle

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synodic

/ sɪˈnɒdɪk

adjective

relating to or involving the conjunction of celestial objects …

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