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noun
An engagement fought between two military forces.
synonym: combat.
is a specific kind of: battle, conflict, engagement, fight.
is a broader term that covers: belligerency, hostilities | trench warfare | aggression.
is a part of: war, warfare.
domain category: armed forces, armed services, military, military machine, war machine.
derivation: battle, combat.
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