scrummage

[ skruhm-ij ]

noun

, scrum·maged, scrum·mag·ing.

1. scrum ( defs 1, 5 ).

scrummage

/ ˈskrʌmɪdʒ /

noun

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

Derived Forms

• ˈscrummager, noun

Other Words From

• scrummag·er noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of scrummage¹

Perhaps originally a dialectal variant of scrimmage

Word History and Origins

Origin of scrummage¹

C19: variant of scrimmage

Example Sentences

After the speech, I’ll be throwing myself into the scrummage of senior party figures trying to grab as many interviews as I can.

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Freddie Steward's aerial ability and Joe Marler's scrummage power have won them starts in England's Rugby World Cup semi-final against South Africa.

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South Africa's trademark scrummage strength was also obvious in their win over France, with full-back Damian Willemse opting for the set-piece from a free-kick inside his own 22m, rather than kicking straight to touch, on one notable occasion.

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Ben Earl's energy trumps Billy Vunipola in back row, Dan Cole's scrummage smarts edge him ahead of Kyle Sinckler for the tighthead starting spot.

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"We made half a plan with Cian going to scrummage because he's good at that," Farrell added.

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