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scuffle
[ skuhf-uhl ]
verb (used without object)
- to struggle or fight in a rough, confused manner.
- to go or move in hurried confusion.
- to move or go with a shuffle; scuff.
scuffle
1/ ˈskʌfəl /
verb
- to fight in a disorderly manner
- to move by shuffling
- to move in a hurried or confused manner
noun
- a disorderly struggle
- the sound made by scuffling or shuffling
scuffle
2/ ˈskʌfəl /
noun
- a type of hoe operated by pushing rather than pulling
Other Words From
- scuffler noun
- scuffling·ly adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of scuffle1
Origin of scuffle2
Example Sentences
Of those who were caught in the scuffle, many were teenagers, students, civic activists, and pensioners.
A scuffle with a teacher results in an arrest and expulsion, and Jameis is sent to juvenile detention for assault charges.
There had been a scuffle at school; well, a scuffle after football practice is more precise.
Sharpton later accused Ryan of kicking a blind man in a scuffle with demonstrators.
Even young people who had never experienced conflict before this last scuffle in November handled it better than I did.
There was a scuffle, and Black Sheep was torn off the body by Harry and some colleagues, and cuffed home tingling but exultant.
From within the chamber came the sounds of a scuffle, a man's soft laugh, and a girl's softer intercession.
Digby in the scuffle, while bravely trying to escape, let go his whip, which fell to the ground unperceived by his captors.
At the noise of the scuffle, OLeary and the others came precipitately in from the studio, believing that another assault was on.
The scream was followed by a fall, a short scuffle, repeated stabbings, and violent breathing mixed with low groans.
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