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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

skirmishers

/ˈskərmɪʃərz/ noun · British & US
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What does skirmishers mean?

noun

Soldiers who fight on the edges of a formation, especially to harass or distract the enemy. A brief, intense fight or struggle.

Example

"The skirmishers were deployed to the flanks of the main army to prevent the enemy from outflanking them."

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