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scrummage.

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.

9 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈskɹʌm.ɪdʒ/UK
  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.

    rare
  3. Dated form of scrimmage (“a rough fight”).

    alt-of · dated
  4. Synonym of scrum (“daily meeting”)

Where this word comes from

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

verb/ˈskɹʌm.ɪdʒ/UK
  1. To engage in an ordered formation of forwards in which each side aims to gain control of the ball, as described above.

Where this word comes from

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

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