Scrummage

/ˈskɹʌm.ɪdʒ/ · noun

Meaning

(rugby) An ordered formation of forwards, typically bending down, binding to one another with their arms, and pushing opponents shoulder to shoulder, in which each side aims to gain control of the ball; a scrum..

Definitions by Sense

1. (rugby) An ordered formation of forwards, typically bending down, binding to one another with their arms, and pushing opponents shoulder to shoulder, in which each side aims to gain control of the ball; a scrum.
2. (American football, rare) A scrimmage.
3. Dated form of scrimmage (“a rough fight”).
4. (rugby) To engage in an ordered formation of forwards in which each side aims to gain control of the ball, as described above.

Example Sentences

How would you like a scrummage, Andy, with them Scotchmen that stole your mother's chickens this morning?

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• scrummages
• scrummaging
• scrummaged

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