Definition of scrimmage
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Examples of scrimmage in a Sentence
The first play from scrimmage netted them a touchdown.
the two players got into a scrimmage off the court and got suspended
Origin and Etymology of scrimmage
Middle English scrymmage, alteration of skyrmissh skirmish
scrimmage
Definition of scrimmage
scrimmaged
;scrimmaging
intransitive verb
: to take part in a scrimmage
transitive verb
: to play a scrimmage against
scrimmager
nounExamples of scrimmage in a Sentence
Last weekend we scrimmaged against Bell High.
First Known Use of scrimmage
circa 1825
SCRIMMAGE Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of scrimmage for English Language Learners
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American football : the point in a game at which the center passes or throws the ball to the quarterback
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: an informal game that is played for practice : a game that is not official
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Definition of scrimmage for English Language Learners
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: to play in a scrimmage
SCRIMMAGE Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of scrimmage for Students
1 : the action between two football teams when one attempts to move the ball down the field
2 : a practice game between two teams or between two groups from the same team
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