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melee in Arabic

شجار

UK/ˈmɛˌleɪ//ˈmeɪˌleɪ/

melee in Arabic: شجار. In English, melee means a battle fought at close range, (especially) one not involving ranged weapons; hand-to-hand combat; brawling.

Arabic words for melee

Hand-to-hand combat
شجار

English meaning of melee

  1. noun A battle fought at close range, (especially) one not involving ranged weapons; hand-to-hand combat; brawling.
  2. noun A loud, confused or tumultuous fight, argument or scrap.
  3. noun Any confused, disorganised, disordered or chaotic situation.
  4. noun Lively contention or debate, skirmish.

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Questions about melee in Arabic

What is the meaning of melee in Arabic?
Melee in Arabic is شجار.
ما معنى كلمة melee؟
Melee: شجار.
What does melee mean in English?
Melee means a battle fought at close range, (especially) one not involving ranged weapons; hand-to-hand combat; brawling.

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