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schermutseling — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • altercation noun A noisy or angry argument, often in public.
  • scrimmage noun In American or Canadian football, a play starting when the ball is snapped, or more generally a practice match that doesn't count officially.
  • scuffle noun A brief, disorganized fight or struggle at close quarters.
  • skirmish noun A short fight between small groups, usually part of a bigger conflict.

Senses

schermutseling is used for these senses in English:

  • scrimmage A rough fight.
  • scuffle A rough, disorderly fight or struggle at close quarters.

scrimmage — full definition

  1. noun In American or Canadian football, a play starting when the ball is snapped, or more generally a practice match that doesn't count officially.
  2. verb To engage in a scrimmage.

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