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I . skirmish [ˈskɜ:mɪʃ, Am ˈskɜ:r-] N

1. skirmish MIL:

skirmish

перестре́лка f

2. skirmish (argument):

skirmish

сты́чка f

II . skirmish [ˈskɜ:mɪʃ, Am ˈskɜ:r-] VB intr

1. skirmish MIL:

skirmish

завяза́ть перестре́лку

2. skirmish (argue):

skirmish

вступи́ть в перепа́лку [или спор]

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This arrangement had a defensive function in the conditions of frequent skirmishes. en.wikipedia.org

The drow and kuo-toa trade with each other openly, but the kuo-toa hate and fear the drow, resulting in frequent skirmishes between the two peoples. en.wikipedia.org

Skirmishes occurred for the first several days of the battle, as both sides continued to bring additional support troops to the area. en.wikipedia.org

Several other skirmishes occurred during the following week resulting in the capture of the leading conspirators and their followers. en.wikipedia.org

Hanger was wounded in the battle, which he termed a trifling insignificant skirmish. en.wikipedia.org

Skirmish battles require the least time investment, so it is better suited toward casual players. en.wikipedia.org

Each race has a military presence across the universe and skirmishes can break out without the player's involvement. en.wikipedia.org

During this time, daily skirmishes took place between the two hosts. en.wikipedia.org

Skirmishes throughout the region caused havoc for residents, but a slow recovery began to take place following the war. en.wikipedia.org

That caused them to refuse to accept orders from higher authorities, and for skirmishes to break out between units. en.wikipedia.org

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