Scrimmaging Meaning in English
word · lemma: scrimmage
التعريف
Playing in a practice game, usually in sports like football or rugby, where teams compete under game-like conditions but it's not an official match.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Mainly used in American English, especially for team sports like American football and rugby. Not an official game; refers to practice sessions where players compete as in real matches. Not to be confused with 'scrimmage line' or 'skirmish' (conflict/mini-battle in war). Common phrases include 'scrimmaging against another team.'
جمل نموذجية
The football team is scrimmaging after school today.
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We spent the whole afternoon scrimmaging.
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Our coach made us start scrimmaging earlier this season.
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They've been scrimmaging with the rival school to prepare for the championships.
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Even though we're just scrimmaging, everyone plays as if it's the real thing.
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He got injured while scrimmaging, not even during a real game.
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