Scrummage
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈskɹʌm.ɪdʒ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Scrummage is a noun meaning (American football, rare) A scrimmage.
Meaning
(American football, rare) A scrimmage.
More Meanings
- Dated form of scrimmage (“a rough fight”).
- (rugby) To engage in an ordered formation of forwards in which each side aims to gain control of the ball, as described above.
- (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.
Example Sentences
How would you like a scrummage, Andy, with them Scotchmen that stole your mother's chickens this morning?
Word Forms
- scrummages
- scrummaging
- scrummaged
Synonyms for scrummage
Depending on context, synonyms include scrum.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ruck, pack, scrimmaging, scrum-half, scramble, scrumhalf.
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