scuffled

[ˈskʌfəld]

scuffled Definition

• 1. to fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters
• 2. to walk while scraping or shuffling the feet

Using scuffled: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "scuffled" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The two men scuffled for the ball.

• Example

  He scuffled with the security guard before being arrested.

• Example

  She scuffled her feet along the carpet as she walked.

scuffled Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for scuffled

• brawl
• tussle
• grapple
• wrestle
• shuffle
• scrape

Phrases with scuffled

• scuffle hoe

  a type of hoe used for removing weeds from between plants

  Example

  I need to buy a scuffle hoe for my garden.

• scuffle dance

  a type of dance that involves shuffling the feet and moving the body in a rhythmic way

  Example

  The group performed a scuffle dance at the festival.

• scuffleboard

  a game similar to shuffleboard, played on a board with a scoring area at each end

  Example

  We played scuffleboard at the beach house.

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Summary: scuffled in Brief

The verb 'scuffled' [ˈskʌfəld] can mean to fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters, or to walk while scraping or shuffling the feet. It is often used in the context of physical altercations, such as 'The two men scuffled for the ball.' 'Scuffled' can also refer to walking in a particular manner, as in 'She scuffled her feet along the carpet as she walked.' Other meanings of 'scuffled' include a type of hoe used for gardening, a type of dance, and a game similar to shuffleboard.