scrummage

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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. A scrimmage.
  3. Dated form of scrimmage (“a rough fight”).
verb
  1. To engage in an ordered formation of forwards in which each side aims to gain control of the ball, as described above.

Pronunciation

/ˈskɹʌm.ɪdʒ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-scrummage.wav

Word forms

scrummage scrummages scrummaging scrummaged

Etymology

Alteration of scrimmage, scrimish, scrimmish, variants of skirmish.

Synonyms

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