melee

a fight or battle, especially one that is close and confused

lucha cuerpo a cuerpo, combate desordenado

Collocations melee combat

• The soldiers were caught in a melee.

  Los soldados se vieron envueltos en una lucha cuerpo a cuerpo.

a noisy argument or fight, especially one involving several people

discusión tumultuosa, pelea

Collocations melee in a bar

• A melee broke out at the party.

  Estalló una pelea en la fiesta.