Meaning of the word scrimmage in English

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scrimmage

US /ˈskrɪm.ɪdʒ/

UK /ˈskrɪm.ɪdʒ/

a confused struggle or fight

Example:

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There was a brief scrimmage for the loose ball.

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The protestors engaged in a violent scrimmage with the police.

Synonym:

brawl melee fracas tussle skirmish

a practice game or drill between two squads or teams, especially in American football

Example:

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The coach scheduled a full-contact scrimmage for Saturday.

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The team uses scrimmages to test new plays.

Synonym:

practice drill exhibition game

to engage in a confused struggle or fight

Example:

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The two players scrimmaged for possession of the puck.

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The children scrimmaged over the last piece of cake.

Synonym:

brawl tussle wrestle grapple fight

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line of scrimmage