Skirmisher
noun
A soldier who acts independently or in small groups to fight enemy forces in battles, typically in the beginning or in advance.
The army sent out skirmishers ahead of the main force to gather information and harass the enemy.
Often appears as...
- lead skirmisher
- skilled skirmisher
noun
In context of games, especially strategy games, it refers to a specific class or unit of lightweight, fast, often ranged units that harass and engage enemies.
In the video game, the player made abundant use of skirmishers for hit and run tactics against the opponent.
Often appears as...
- game skirmisher
- ranged skirmisher
Usage tips
Informal
Technical
noun
A soldier who acts independently or in small groups to fight enemy forces in battles, typically in the beginning or in advance.
The army sent out skirmishers ahead of the main force to gather information and harass the enemy.
Often appears as...
- lead skirmisher
- skilled skirmisher
noun
In context of games, especially strategy games, it refers to a specific class or unit of lightweight, fast, often ranged units that harass and engage enemies.
In the video game, the player made abundant use of skirmishers for hit and run tactics against the opponent.
Often appears as...
- game skirmisher
- ranged skirmisher
Usage tips
Informal
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Warfare Role
The term 'skirmisher' implies a tactical role on the battlefield, not a rank or position.
The general deployed his skirmishers to disrupt the enemy's advance.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Main Force
'Skirmisher' suggests a soldier not part of the larger army group but acting ahead or on the flanks.
Skirmishers operated on the edges of the battlefield, unseen by the bulk of the troops.
Pro Tip 3/3Harassment Tactic
Skirmishers are known for harassing the enemy, creating confusion without direct combat.
Using their speed, the skirmishers were able to harass the enemy's supply lines.
Pro Tip 1/3Warfare Role
The term 'skirmisher' implies a tactical role on the battlefield, not a rank or position.
The general deployed his skirmishers to disrupt the enemy's advance.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Main Force
'Skirmisher' suggests a soldier not part of the larger army group but acting ahead or on the flanks.
Skirmishers operated on the edges of the battlefield, unseen by the bulk of the troops.
Pro Tip 3/3Harassment Tactic
Skirmishers are known for harassing the enemy, creating confusion without direct combat.
Using their speed, the skirmishers were able to harass the enemy's supply lines.
Pro Tip 1/3Warfare Role
The term 'skirmisher' implies a tactical role on the battlefield, not a rank or position.
The general deployed his skirmishers to disrupt the enemy's advance.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Main Force
'Skirmisher' suggests a soldier not part of the larger army group but acting ahead or on the flanks.
Skirmishers operated on the edges of the battlefield, unseen by the bulk of the troops.
Pro Tip 3/3Harassment Tactic
Skirmishers are known for harassing the enemy, creating confusion without direct combat.
Using their speed, the skirmishers were able to harass the enemy's supply lines.
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