skirmish

/หˆskษœหmษชสƒ/

IPA: /S K ER1 M IH0 SH/

noun
  1. 1

    A brief battle between small groups, usually part of a longer or larger battle or war.

  2. 2

    (by extension) Any minor dispute.

  3. 3

    A type of outdoor military style game using paintball or similar weapons.

verb
  1. 1

    To engage in a minor battle or dispute

Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/skirmish