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Definition of “scrummage”

scrummage (ˈskrʌmɪdʒ Pronunciation for scrummage

Definitions

noun, verb

  1. (rugby) another word for scrum
  2. a variant of scrimmage

Derived Forms

ˈscrummager noun

Word Origin

C19: variant of scrimmage

Example Sentences Including 'scrummage'

He is on track to start (against Romania) and will scrummage in practice next week.
Belfast Telegraph (2003)
Take his refereeing of two highly contentious elements of the sport, the scrummage and the breakdown.
SA Star (2005)
The Prince spoke to the locals, inspected the graves and reproached the nearest of the media scrummage whom he spotted showing disrespect.
De Jong, Nicholas (ed) Bedside Guardian 38
Young is not impressed by reports new coach Bernard Laporte has had the French pack training like demons to power up their scrummage.
Sun, News of the World (2000)
``Gold Coast were out on their feet and in the end it was just one really good scrummage ,' University coach Andy Tucker said.
The Australian (2004)

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