Skirmisher

Pronunciation: /ˈskɝmɪʃˈɝ/

Skirmisher (noun)

  1. A soldier who takes part in short, limited fights, often at the front or in quick attacks.
  2. A person who fights in small clashes during raids or border conflicts, usually without large battles.

Examples

  • The skirmisher moved quickly to test the enemy line.
  • A skirmisher fights in small battles, not large wars.