Definition
Definition of scuffling - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
conflicta confused or disorderly fight or struggle
- The scuffling in the hallway woke everyone up.
2.
povertya struggle to survive with little money
- He grew up amid constant scuffling to make ends meet.
Adjective
1.
fightingengaged in a short, confused fight
- The scuffling boys were quickly separated by the teacher.
2.
noisemaking a noise of confused movement
- The scuffling footsteps echoed in the hallway.
Origin of scuffling
Middle English, scufflen (struggle)
Examples of scuffling in a sentence
The guard heard scuffling behind the door and called for backup. Years of scuffling left them choosing between rent and medicine. The shop survived on scuffling until the first big contract arrived. The scuffling kids knocked over a chair. The scuffling men drew a crowd. The scuffling sounds came from the attic.
I heard scuffling noises behind the door.
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- French:altercation, en train de se bagarrer, ...
- German:Rangelei, kämpfend, ...
- Italian:colluttazione, in colluttazione, ...
- Spanish:forcejeo, peleando, ...
- Portuguese:zaragata, brigando, ...
- Chinese:扭打, 打斗的, ...
- Japanese:乱闘, 揉み合っている, ...
- Arabic:عِرَاك, مُتَشَاجِر, ...
- Hebrew:קְטָטָה, מִתְקֹטֵט, ...
- Russian:возня, дерущиеся, ...
- Ukrainian:штовханина, б'ються, ...
- Hindi:हाथापाई, लड़ते हुए, ...
Definition of scuffle - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
conflictshort, disorganized fight or struggle
- The scuffle broke out in the hallway.
2.
gardening toolDated hoe used by pushing rather than pullingDated
- He used a scuffle to weed the garden.
Verb
1.
awkward movementmove in a hurried, confused, or awkward manner
- He scuffled through the papers on his desk looking for his notes..
2.
physical strugglestruggle at close quarters in a rough and confused manner
- The children scuffled over the toy in the playground..
Images of scuffle
hoe used by pushing rather than pulling
Expressions with scuffle
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garden tool with a flat blade used for weeding and cultivating
He used a scuffle hoe to clear the weeds.
Origin of scuffle
English, scuff (scrape) + le (frequentative suffix)
Examples of scuffle in a sentence
The scuffle was quickly broken up by the teacher. The gardener preferred the scuffle for its efficiency. A scuffle is ideal for loosening soil in tight spaces. She scuffled across the room to answer the phone. They scuffled through the crowd to catch the last train. They scuffled briefly before the teacher intervened.
The two cats scuffled under the table.
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- French:bagarre, fouiller fébrilement, ...
- German:Rangelei, kramen, ...
- Italian:colluttazione, frugare, ...
- Spanish:pelea, revolver, ...
- Portuguese:briga, remexer-se, ...
- Chinese:争斗, 慌乱地翻找, ...
- Japanese:乱闘, 慌てる, ...
- Arabic:عِرَاك, بَعْثَر, ...
- Hebrew:קְטָטָה, לְדַפְדֵּף, ...
- Russian:стычка, копаться, ...
- Ukrainian:сутичка, рухатися поспіхом, ...
- Hindi:हाथापाई, खंगालना, ...
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