(military) A brief battle between small groups, usually part of a longer or larger battle or war. / (figuratively, by extension) Any minor dispute.

To engage in a minor battle or dispute

(Canada, US, Australia) Non-fat milk; milk that has had the cream removed.

An article of clothing, usually worn by women and girls, that hangs from the waist and covers the lower part of the body. / The part of a dress or robe, etc., that hangs below the waist.

To be on or form the border of. / To move around or along the border of; to avoid the center of. / To cover with a skirt; to surround.

(uncountable) The outer protective layer of the body of any animal, including of a human. / (uncountable) The outer protective layer of the fruit of a plant.

(transitive) To injure the skin of. / (transitive) To remove the skin and/or fur of an animal or a human. / (colloquial) To high five.

(UK, slang) motorcycle helmet

An out-of-control sliding motion as would result from applying the brakes too hard in a car.

(intransitive) To slide in an uncontrolled manner as in a car with the brakes applied too hard.