scuffle

ˈskʌfəl
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Translation of scuffle into German,

Noun

1.

conflict

short, disorganized fight or struggle
  • The scuffle broke out in the hallway.Die Rangelei brach im Flur aus.
2.

gardening tool

Dated
hoe used by pushing rather than pulling
Dated
Stoßhacke Gartenstoßhacke Gartenhacke Hacke zum Stoßen
  • He used a scuffle to weed the garden.Er benutzte eine Stoßhacke, um den Garten zu jäten.

Verb

intr.
1.

awkward movement

move in a hurried, confused, or awkward manner
  • He scuffled through the papers on his desk looking for his notes..Er wühlte in den Papieren auf seinem Schreibtisch und suchte nach seinen Notizen
2.

physical struggle

struggle at close quarters in a rough and confused manner
  • The children scuffled over the toy in the playground..Die Kinder rauften sich um das Spielzeug auf dem Spielplatz
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Expressions with scuffle: examples in English and translations in German

Schuffel
He used a scuffle hoe to clear the weeds.

Images of scuffle

  • scuffle: hoe used by pushing rather than pulling
    (gardening tool) Stoßhacke

Synonyms and analogies of scuffle in English

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.

Translations of "scuffle" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dasHandgemengenn.

Suddenly the perpetrator lunged at me and there was a scuffle.

Plötzlich stürzte der Täter sich auf mich und es kam zum Handgemenge.

dieRaufereinf.

There are signs of a scuffle, but no suspect in sight.

Anzeichen für eine Rauferei, aber keine Verdächtigen in Sicht.

dieRangeleinf.

The scuffle left both competitors winded and questioning their motivations.

Die Rangelei ließ beide Konkurrenten außer Atem und ihre Motivationen hinterfragen.

Scharrenn.

The energetic scuffle of dancers filled the room with excitement and anticipation.

Das energetische Scharren der Tänzer erfüllte den Raum mit Aufregung und Erwartung.

dieSchlägereinf.

During the scuffle, they fell onto the bed.

Während der Schlägerei, fielen sie auf das Bett.

Verb
raufenv.

The children scuffle for the last candy on the table.

Die Kinder raufen um das letzte Bonbon auf dem Tisch.

kämpfenv.

Cats scuffle over a fish that fell off the plate.

Katzen kämpfen um einen Fisch, der vom Teller gefallen ist.

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scuffle: Examples and translations in context

Well, it looks like there was some sort of scuffle.

Nun, es sieht aus, als hätte es eine Art Handgemenge gegeben.

There is a scuffle with the two employees of the security service.

Es gibt ein Handgemenge mit den zwei Mitarbeitern des Sicherheitsdienstes.

He got a little banged up in a scuffle with these guys.

Er hat in dem Handgemenge ein bisschen was abgekriegt.

After a scuffle, however, the criminal manages to escape.

Nach einem Handgemenge gelingt dem Kriminellen jedoch die Flucht.

There's been a bit of a scuffle, an exchange of fire.

Es kam zu 'nem kleinen Handgemenge und einem Schusswechsel.

It comes to a scuffle, both hurting.

Es kommt zum Handgemenge, wobei sich beide auch verletzen.

In the scuffle, the officer dropped his baton, which rolled away.

In dem Handgemenge ließ der Beamte seinen Tonfa fallen, der wegrrollte.

A scuffle ensued over a priceless sculpture.

Nach einem Handgemenge für die wertvolle Skulptur.

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