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   scuffle

   /ˈskʌfl/

   noun

   • 1. a short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters: "there were minor scuffles with police"
   • 2. an act or sound of moving in a hurried, confused, or shuffling manner: "he heard the scuffle of feet"

   verb

   • 1. engage in a short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters: "the teacher noticed two pupils scuffling in the corridor"
   • 2. move in a hurried, confused, or awkward way, making a rustling or shuffling sound: "a drenched woman scuffled through the doorway"
   • ▪ (of an animal or person) move (something) in a scrambling or confused manner: "the rabbit struggled free, scuffling his front paws"

   Word Origin late 16th century (as a verb): probably of Scandinavian origin; compare with Swedish skuffa ‘to push’; related to shove and shuffle.

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