Definitionen
1.NounA battle fought at close range, one not involving ranged weapons; hand-to-hand combat; brawling.
2.NounA loud, confused or tumultuous fight, argument or scrap.
3.NounAny confused, disorganised, disordered or chaotic situation.
4.NounLively contention or debate, skirmish.
5.NounA cavalry exercise in which two groups of riders try to cut paper plumes off the helmets of their opponents, the contest continuing until no member of one group retains his plume.
6.NounSmall cut and polished gemstones sold in lots.
7.NounThe video game Super Smash Bros. Melee.
8.VerbTo physically hit in close quarters, as opposed to shooting, blowing up, or other ranged means of damage. Often refers to the usage of a hand-to-hand weapon.
9.AdjectiveOf a weapon: used in close-range combat, e.g. a sword. Compare with ranged.
10.AdjectiveOf a character, using melee weapons.