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Meaning of "skirmisher" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SKIRMISHER

skirmisher  [ˈskɜːmɪʃə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SKIRMISHER

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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Skirmisher is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SKIRMISHER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

skirmisher

Skirmisher

Skirmishers are infantry or cavalry soldiers stationed ahead or alongside a larger body of friendly troops. They are usually placed in a skirmish line to harass the enemy.

Definition of skirmisher in the English dictionary

The definition of skirmisher in the dictionary is one of a group of soldiers deployed in loose order, to cover the front or flanks of an advancing army or a marching column.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SKIRMISHER


acacia
əˈkeɪʃə
Asia
ˈeɪʃə
blemisher
ˈblɛmɪʃə
Croatia
krəʊˈeɪʃə
Dalmatia
dælˈmeɪʃə
Elisha
ɪˈlaɪʃə
Eurasia
jʊəˈreɪʃə
extinguisher
ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃə
finisher
ˈfɪnɪʃə
fisher
ˈfɪʃə
fissure
ˈfɪʃə
geisha
ˈɡeɪʃə
kingfisher
ˈkɪŋˌfɪʃə
militia
mɪˈlɪʃə
perisher
ˈperɪʃə
polisher
ˈpɒlɪʃə
publisher
ˈpʌblɪʃə
punisher
ˈpʌnɪʃə
rosacea
rəʊˈzeɪʃə
swisher
ˈswɪʃə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SKIRMISHER

skippet
skipping
skipping-rope
skippingly
skippy
Skipton
skirl
skirmish
skirr
skirret
skirt
skirt length
skirt-chaser
skirted
skirter
skirting
skirting board
skirtings
skirtless
skirtlike

WORDS THAT END LIKE SKIRMISHER

banisher
brandisher
Britisher
burnisher
demolisher
fire extinguisher
fire-extinguisher
floor polisher
fly-fisher
Frobisher
nourisher
ravisher
refinisher
refurbisher
replenisher
republisher
vanisher
vanquisher
washer
well-wisher
wisher

Synonyms and antonyms of skirmisher in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «skirmisher» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SKIRMISHER

Find out the translation of skirmisher to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of skirmisher from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «skirmisher» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

散兵
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

skirmisher
570 millions of speakers

English

skirmisher
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

छोटी लड़ाई लड़नेवाला
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المتحارب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

застрельщик
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

skirmisher
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

skirmisher
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

accrocheur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Skirmisher
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

skirmisher
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

散兵
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

척후병
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Skirmisher
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

người đụng độ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

skirmisher
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चर्मकार
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

avcı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Skirmisher
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

harcownik
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

застрільник
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

tiraliorului
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ακροβολιστής
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

skermutselaar
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

skirmisher
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

linjebryter
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of skirmisher

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SKIRMISHER»

The term «skirmisher» is regularly used and occupies the 71.502 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SKIRMISHER» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «skirmisher» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «skirmisher» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about skirmisher

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SKIRMISHER»

Discover the use of skirmisher in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to skirmisher and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Skirmisher: The Life, Times, and Political Career of James ...
Outlining the career of a politician whose two campaigns for the White House helped change the course of American politics, this in-depth study explores the religious convictions of James B. Weaver and the role they played in his political ...
Robert B. Mitchell, 2009
2
Military Gazette
We propose now to consider what kind of instruction is necessary to make the Skirmisher, and place him in such a state as to be capable of being handied to advantage. first. The Skirmisher must be acquainted with the particqu drill applicable ...
‎1860
3
Hms Skirmisher
High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! HMS Skirmisher was one of two Sentinel class scout cruisers which served with the Royal Navy.
Jesse Russell, Ronald Cohn, 2012
4
Cavalry Outpost Drill. With a chapter upon cavalry skirmishing
this respect on unequal terms with the infantry skirmisher, who can not only take advantage of every description of cover, but can also fire kneeling, sitting, or lying down. 2. Formerly the arms of the cavalry man were of an inferior description, ...
Michael William SMITH (General.), 1867
5
Cavalry outpost drill. With a chapter on cavalry skirmishing
this respect on unequal terms with the infantry skirmisher, who can not only take advantage of every description of cover, but can also fire kneeling, sitting, or lying down. 2. Formerly the arms of the cavalry man were of an inferior description, ...
Michael William Smith, 1867
6
Attack and Die: Civil War Military Tactics and the Southern ...
Comrades in battle were used in 1 lardce's skirmisher tactics and when a company faced to a flank.18 Hardee's skirmisher tactics provided for loose-order tactics in which skirmishers were granted considerable freedom of movement.
Grady McWhiney, Perry D. Jamieson, 1984
7
A New System of Infantry Tactics double and single rank. ...
upon gaining his interval from the skirmisher on his left. 681. Intervals will be extended to the left by similar commands and means; they may likewise be extended on the centre skirmisher, those to the right obliquing to the right, those to the left ...
Emory UPTON, 1868
8
Sleeping Dragon, Rising Sun: A Companion for In Her ...
Gunnery Sergeants and Marines may take the Grenadier Talent (+3 points) and/ or the Skirmisher Talent (+3 points). • A Navajo Scout may take the Skirmisher Talent (+3 points). HVF 6.1.1 THE BOER COMMANDO • Any Engineer, including  ...
Craig Cartmell, Charles Murton, 2014
9
Racing Calendar for ...
T. Y. C. (12 Subscribers.) Mr J. Osborne's b1. c. Saunterer, by Birdcatcher, out of Ennm, 8st. 12ft. (J. Osborne) ... ... 1 Mr G. Foster's b. c. Underhand, 8st. 10ft. ( Oates) ... 2 Ld Zetland's br. c. Skirmisher, 8st. 4ft. (Abdale) ... 3 .Mr Cunningham's b1.
‎1857
10
Dungeons and Dragons 4th Edition For Dummies
Ogre Skirmisher (Level 8 Skirmisher) Monster Manual page 199 An ogre skirmisher can deliver quite a beating to a low-level party. An ogre skirmisher uses reach to pound a target up to 2 squares away for 1d8+4 damage each time it hits with ...
Bill Slavicsek, Richard Baker, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SKIRMISHER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term skirmisher is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Préparation Suzuki Skirmisher
Le Bandit 600 d'origine n'était pas au meilleur de sa forme - La préparation de moto cartonne. Après la vague tuning du début des années 2000, la place est ... «Le Repaire des Motards, Jul 15»
2
New mayor enjoys memorable civic service
The civic lunch followed at T.S. Skirmisher, where the guest speaker was Councillor Mark Cole from Cardigan. Share article. Reporting back to town council, Cllr ... «Western Telegraph, Jul 15»
3
A Gamer's guide to Board Games – Part 1: Strategy
If you're a History Channel buff, you can't go wrong with the WW2 skirmisher, Memoir '44. Smallworld is ideal for gamers who like the challenge of optimising ... «MyGaming, Jul 15»
4
Smites Squirrel God Is Appropriately Nuts
Check out the official Ratatoskr reveal page for more on this squirrely skirmisher, including voice samples, videos and enough cute to infuriate everyone I play ... «Kotaku Australia, May 15»
5
League of Legends Patch 5.9 Notes are Here
In terms of items, changes have been made to Cinderhulk Enchantment and Skirmisher's Sabre. Among other things, Cinderhulk “now does +100% bonus ... «SegmentNext, May 15»
6
Newest League of Legends champ Ekko detailed with gameplay …
Ekko won't bring the burst some champs can, but he has a very quick and tactical style about him, making this young citizen of Zaun an effective skirmisher. «Neoseeker, May 15»
7
Fire in the gunners
He is talking about the role he plays for Arsenal: skirmisher and screener, facilitator and fixed point, at the base of midfield. He took a long time to find it, longer to ... «The Sunday Times, May 15»
8
Riot outline preseason plan to bring choice back to League of …
Finally, the Hunter's Machete can be upgraded to one of four new role-agnostic items - the Stalker's Blade, Poacher's Knife, Skirmisher's Sabre and Ranger's ... «PCGamesN, Nov 14»
9
Jazal Goldmane from "Commander (2014 Edition)"
Angelic Skirmisher, Brave the Sands, and Akroma's Memorial will also allow you to attack all out without fear of giving up your defenses. Of course let's not leave ... «Examiner.com, Oct 14»
10
Green Man Gaming to give away Eve trials with pre-orders of Far …
Expect four Eve add-on packs to boot - Colonist, Explorer, Industrialist and Skirmisher - and a 23% off voucher in your purchase confirmation email. If you're a ... «PCGamesN, Sep 14»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Skirmisher [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/skirmisher>. May 2024 ».
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