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scrimmage

scrim·mage
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [skrim-ij]
    • /ˈskrɪm ɪdʒ/
    • /ˈskrɪ.mɪdʒ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [skrim-ij]
    • /ˈskrɪm ɪdʒ/

Definitions of scrimmage word

  • noun scrimmage a rough or vigorous struggle. 1
  • noun scrimmage Football. the action that takes place between the teams from the moment the ball is snapped until it is declared dead. Compare line of scrimmage. a practice session or informal game, as that played between two units of the same team. 1
  • noun scrimmage American football: scrum 1
  • uncountable noun scrimmage In football, scrimmage is the action during a single period of play. 0
  • countable noun scrimmage In sports such as football and hockey, a scrimmage is a session of practice that consists of an actual game. 0
  • noun scrimmage a rough or disorderly struggle 0
See all 15 definitions of scrimmage

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Origin of scrimmage

First appearance:

before 1425
One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English, variant of scrimish, metathetic form of skirmish

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Parts of speech for Scrimmage

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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scrimmage popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for scrimmage

noun scrimmage

  • brannigan — a noisy quarrel
  • clash — When people clash, they fight, argue, or disagree with each other.
  • dogfight — a violent fight between dogs.
  • fighting — fit to fight: a boxer who's no longer in fighting shape.
  • fracas — a noisy, disorderly disturbance or fight; riotous brawl; uproar.

verb scrimmage

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Related words

  • rush

    to move, act, or progress with speed, impetuosity, or violence.

  • scrimmage line

    line of scrimmage.

  • audible

    A sound that is audible is loud enough to be heard.

  • broken-field

    of or having to do with running in which the ball carrier zigzags so as to go past defenders and avoid being tackled by them

  • defensive back

    a defender positioned off the line of scrimmage for the purpose of covering pass receivers and tackling runners who elude linemen and linebackers.

  • double wingback formation

    an offensive formation in which two backs line up at opposite ends of the backfield about one yard outside of the ends and about one yard behind the line of scrimmage.
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