English to English

scuffle
('sk/@/f/@/l )

noun (n)

  • disorderly fighting(noun.act)
    Synonym:
    dogfight, hassle, rough-and-tumble, tussle
    source: wordnet30
  • a hoe that is used by pushing rather than pulling(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    dutch hoe, scuffle hoe
    source: wordnet30
  • an unceremonious and disorganized struggle(noun.act)
    Synonym:
    scramble
    source: wordnet30
  • A rough, haphazard struggle, or trial of strength; a disorderly wrestling at close quarters.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • walk by dragging one's feet(verb.motion)
    Synonym:
    shamble, shuffle
    source: wordnet30
  • fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters(verb.contact)
    Example:
    The drunken men started to scuffle.
    Synonym:
    tussle
    source: wordnet30
  • To strive or struggle with a close grapple; to wrestle in a rough fashion.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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