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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 Word Forms
- scuffler noun
- scufflingly adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of scuffle1
Origin of scuffle2
Example Sentences
Her thoughts were interrupted by a dreadful scuffling noise from the back nursery, followed by a cry.
From the hallway came sounds of scuffle and collision.
Despite some minor scuffles as the remaining Villa fans went into the ground, West Midlands Police said the night had "passed without major incident, with no serious disorder and no disruption to the game".
A major scuffle between several players lit the fuse on a frenetic opening to proceedings, with England's Young and Australia's Tino Fa'asuamaleaui sin-binned for their involvement with barely three minutes on the clock.
Then, the Dodgers got to work on their primary task: Trying to sync up an offense that had looked lost the last two games, and has scuffled through much of October.
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