a short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters

there were minor scuffles with police

an act or sound of moving in a hurried, confused, or shuffling manner

he heard the scuffle of feet

engage in a short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters

the teacher noticed two pupils scuffling in the corridor

move in a hurried, confused, or awkward way, making a rustling or shuffling sound

a drenched woman scuffled through the doorway