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1 skirmish
['skɜːmɪʃ] 1. сущ.1)б) небольшой бой, стычка, схваткаBorder skirmishes between India and Pakistan were common. — Пограничные стычки между Индией и Пакистаном были обычным явлением.
Syn:2) перепалка, спор, полемикаThis difference in approach has resulted in several political skirmishes. — Эти различия в подходе привели к нескольким политическим столкновениям.
Syn:2. гл.Syn:3) разг. высматривать; рыскать в поисках (чего-л.)
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