How is the word стычка translated from Russian to English

English translation
Skirmish
noun

Короткий бой между небольшими группами.

A short fight between small groups.

Examples with “стычка”

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  • На границе произошла стычка. — A skirmish broke out at the border.

  • В отчёте описана лишь короткая стычка. — The report described only a brief skirmish.

  • После стычки обе стороны отошли назад. — After the skirmish, both sides pulled back.

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