scrimmage

Meanings

• Noun

  A preparatory contest or practice session, especially for a sports team.

  - "The soccer team held a scrimmage before their first game."
  - "The football coach scheduled a scrimmage for the new recruits."

• Noun

  A mock battle or engagement, especially between military units.

  - "The military conducted a scrimmage to test the readiness of their troops."
  - "The generals observed the scrimmage from a distance."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with scrimmage
cragge , haggis , lagge

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Variants

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scrimmage , scrimmages , scrimmaged , scrimmager , scrimmagers , scrimmaging , scrimmage line , scrimmage lines , line of scrimmage

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Etymology

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From the Scottish word 'scrimmage' meaning 'a pushing and shoving'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'scrimmage' is believed to have originated from the Scottish Gaelic word 'sgriobhach', which means 'a pushing and shoving'

2. In American football, the term 'scrimmage line' refers to the line of players on both teams who are in direct contact during a play.

3. Scrimmages are not just limited to sports and military contexts, they are also used in other fields such as business and education to prepare for competition or evaluation.

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Related Concepts

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1. Practice session: A scrimmage is a type of practice session where teams or individuals prepare for competition by simulating the actual contest.

2. Mock battle: A scrimmage is also used to describe a mock battle or engagement, where military units test their readiness and tactics before actual combat.

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Culture

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Scrimmages have been used in various sports and military contexts to prepare teams or units for competition or battle.

How to Memorize "scrimmage"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of athletes or soldiers preparing for a contest or battle.
   - Visualize the intense energy and focus as they engage in a scrimmage.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'scrimmage' with the idea of preparation and practice.
   - Think of a scrimmage as a rehearsal or trial run.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'scrimmage' as 'Scotch Riot and Melee Game' to help remember its meaning.

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