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Scrimmage

Formerly, a skirmish; now, a general row or confused fight or struggle.

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Disturbance 76% connected

An interruption of a state of peace or quiet; derangement of the regular course of things; disquiet; disorder; as, a disturbance of religious exercis…

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Drill 76% connected

To pierce or bore with a drill, or a with a drill; to perforate; as, to drill a hole into a rock; to drill a piece of metal.

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Exercise 76% connected

The act of exercising; a setting in action or practicing; employment in the proper mode of activity; exertion; application; use; habitual activity; o…

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Practice 76% connected

Frequently repeated or customary action; habitual performance; a succession of acts of a similar kind; usage; habit; custom; as, the practice of risi…

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Practise 76% connected

See Practice.

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Recitation 76% connected

The act of reciting; rehearsal; repetition of words or sentences.

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Rehearse 76% connected

To repeat, as what has been already said; to tell over again; to recite.

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Melee 92% connected

A fight in which the combatants are mingled in one confused mass; a hand to hand conflict; an affray.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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