Definitions for: Scrimmage


[n] a noisy riotous fight
[n] practice play between a football team's squads
[v] practice play, in sports



Webster (1913) Definition: Scrim"mage (?; 48), n. [A corruption of skirmish.
``Sore scrymmishe.'' --Ld. Berners.]] [Written also
scrummage.]
1. Formerly, a skirmish; now, a general row or confused fight
or struggle.

2. (Football) The struggle in the rush lines after the ball
is put in play.

Synonyms: battle royal, melee

See Also: disturbance, drill, exercise, practice, practice, practice session, practise, recitation, rehearse

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