English-Dutch translations for skirmish

• schermutseling
  Dit is een overwinning voor Groot-Brittannië, maar het is niet meer dan een schermutseling. This is a victory for Britain, but it is only a skirmish that has been won.

Definition of skirmish

• A brief battle between small groups, usually part of a longer or larger battle or war
• A type of outdoor military style game using paintball or similar weapons
• To engage in a minor battle or dispute

Related words

• skirmishing
• skirmisher
• border skirmish