English Dictionary

scrummage

/ˈskɹʌm.ɪdʒ/

noun

(rugby) An ordered formation of forwards, typically bending down, binding to one another with their arms, and pushing opponents shoulder to shoulder, in which each side aims to gain control of the ball; a scrum.

The scrummage was a crucial moment in the rugby match.

意味（1）

(rugby) An ordered formation of forwards, typically bending down, binding to one another with their arms, and pushing opponents shoulder to shoulder, in which each side aims to gain control of the ball; a scrum.

意味（2）

(American football, rare) A scrimmage.

意味（3）

Dated form of scrimmage (“a rough fight”).

How would you like a scrummage, Andy, with them Scotchmen that stole your mother's chickens this morning?