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scrimmage
[ skrim-ij ]
noun
- a rough or vigorous struggle.
- 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.
verb (used with or without object)
- to engage in a scrimmage.
scrimmage
/ ˈskrɪmɪdʒ /
noun
- a rough or disorderly struggle
- American football the clash of opposing linemen at every down
verb
- intr to engage in a scrimmage
- tr to put (the ball) into a scrimmage
Derived Forms
- ˈscrimmager, noun
Other Words From
- scrimmag·er noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of scrimmage1
Word History and Origins
Origin of scrimmage1
Example Sentences
Gonsolin had looked sharp this spring, pitching three scoreless innings in two Cactus League games along with a backfield scrimmage outing this week.
Jalen Carter is tremendous in the middle of that defensive line, and fellow tackle Jordan Davis is best at holding the point of attack at the line of scrimmage.
Three times he had the longest run from scrimmage in the NFL, with two of them exceeding 90 yards.
The Commanders have won their last five games on the last play from scrimmage.
James has played a significant amount at nickel, putting him close to the line of scrimmage to attack running backs or tight ends.
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