scrummage

/ˈskɹʌm.ɪdʒ/

Meanings

noun

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.

Examples :

"The rugby team prepared for the scrummage, knowing control of the ball here could decide the game. "

noun

A scrimmage.

Examples :

"The players formed a scrimmage before starting the football game. "

sport

verb

To engage in an ordered formation of forwards in which each side aims to gain control of the ball, as described above.

Examples :

"The rugby team scrummaged hard to win the ball back. "

sport group action

Related Words

prepared verb

/pɹɪˈpɛəd/ /pɹɪˈpɛɹd/

To make ready for a specific future purpose; to set up; to assemble or equip.

"We prepared the spacecraft for takeoff."

scrimmage noun

/ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/

A rough fight.

"The football team had a scrimmage before the big game, and the players were clearly trying to win, making it a rough fight. "

forwards adverb

/ˈfɔːwədz/ /ˈfɔɹwɚdz/

Toward the front.

"The student walked forwards to the front of the classroom to receive her award. "

football noun

[fʷʊʔt̚bɑɫ] /ˈfʊtbɑl/ /ˈfʊtbɔːl/ /ˈfʊtbɔl/

(general) A sport played on foot in which teams attempt to get a ball into a goal or zone defended by the other team.

"Roman and medieval football matches were more violent than any modern type of football."

opponents noun

/əˈpoʊnənts/ /əˈpoʊnɛnts/

One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.

"During the crackdown, many opponents of the regime were arrested."

shoulder noun

/ˈʃəʊldə/ /ˈʃoʊldɚ/

The part of an animal's body between the base of the neck and forearm socket.

"The dog rested its heavy head on its shoulder. "

ordered verb

/ˈɔːdəd/ /ˈɔɹdɚd/

To set in some sort of order.

"She ordered the books on the shelf by the author's last name. "

starting verb

/ˈstɑːtɪŋ/ /ˈstɑɹtɪŋ/

To begin, commence, initiate.

"Starting tomorrow, I will wake up an hour earlier to exercise. "

typically adverb

/ˈtɪp.ɪ.kl.i/

In a typical or common manner.

"My sister, typically, wakes up early for school. "

scrummaged verb

/ˈskrʌmɪdʒd/ /ˈskrʌmɪdʒdɪd/

To engage in an ordered formation of forwards in which each side aims to gain control of the ball, as described above.

"The two rugby teams scrummaged fiercely near the center of the field, each trying to win possession of the ball. "

described verb

/dɪˈskraɪbd/ /dəˈskraɪbd/

To represent in words.

"The feeling is difficult to describe, but not unpleasant."

formation noun

/fə(ɹ).ˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /fɔɹ.ˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Something possessing structure or form.

"The intricate formation of the puzzle pieces allowed the child to assemble a picture of a dog. "