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skirmish in Greek

skirmish in Greek is αψιμαχία, αψιμαχώ — skirmish means a short fight between small groups, usually part of a bigger conflict.

skirmish in Greek

αψιμαχία
noun
Pronounced: apsimachia
(military) A brief battle between small groups, usually part of a longer or larger battle or war.
αψιμαχώ
verb
Pronounced: apsimacho
To engage in a minor battle or dispute.

What does "skirmish" mean?

  1. noun A short fight between small groups, usually part of a bigger conflict.
    "A brief skirmish broke out between the two patrols near the border."
  2. noun A minor dispute or disagreement.
    "The meeting turned into a skirmish over the budget."
  3. verb To fight in a small, brief clash.
    "The two armies skirmished for days before the decisive battle."
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skirmish in a sentence

  • A brief skirmish broke out between the two patrols near the border.
  • Historians recorded several skirmishes before the main battle began.
  • The meeting turned into a skirmish over the budget.
  • The two armies skirmished for days before the decisive battle.

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What is "skirmish" in Greek?

"skirmish" in Greek is αψιμαχία, αψιμαχώ. skirmish means: A short fight between small groups, usually part of a bigger conflict.

How do you pronounce αψιμαχία?

"skirmish" in Greek is αψιμαχία, pronounced "apsimachia".

How do you use "skirmish" in a sentence?

Example: "A brief skirmish broke out between the two patrols near the border." In Greek, "skirmish" is αψιμαχία, αψιμαχώ.

Are there other ways to say "skirmish" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "skirmish": αψιμαχία, αψιμαχώ.

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