перепа́лка — meaning in English

English meaning

• fray verb To wear away at the edges through rubbing, so that threads separate.
• melee noun A confused, chaotic fight or struggle involving a group of people at close quarters.
• skirmish noun A short fight between small groups, usually part of a bigger conflict.

Senses

перепа́лка is used for these senses in English:

• fray (countable) A noisy commotion, especially resulting from fighting; a brawl, a fight; also, a loud quarrel.
• melee A loud, confused or tumultuous fight, argument or scrap.
• skirmish (military) A brief battle between small groups, usually part of a longer or larger battle or war.
• skirmish (figuratively, by extension) Any minor dispute.

fray — full definition

1. verb To wear away at the edges through rubbing, so that threads separate.
2. verb Of nerves, patience, or relationships: to become worn down and strained.
3. noun A fight, argument, or heated confrontation, especially one someone is drawn into.

melee — full definition

1. noun A confused, chaotic fight or struggle involving a group of people at close quarters.
2. adjective Describing close-range combat or a weapon used for it, as opposed to ranged attacks.

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