Put-in
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpʊt ɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Put-in is a noun meaning (rugby) restarting play by rolling or throwing the ball into the scrum; the right to do this.
Meaning
(rugby) restarting play by rolling or throwing the ball into the scrum; the right to do this.
Example Sentences
The abovementioned scenario is illegal, and the referee would order a scrum at the place of the original penalty, with the put in to the black team.
The whole point of the laws as drawn is to make the scrum a contest whereby the put-in side has the advantage of timing the feed and having its hooker closer to the ball.
Word Forms
- put-ins
Synonyms for put-in
Depending on context, synonyms include feed.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include throw in, line-out, punt-out, scrum-half, ruck, lineout.
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