English noun: scrimmage | |||
1. | scrimmage (act) (American football) practice play between a football team's squads | ||
Broader (hypernym) | drill, exercise, practice, practice session, recitation | ||
Domain category | American football, American football game | ||
2. | scrimmage (act) a noisy riotous fight | ||
Synonyms | battle royal, melee | ||
Broader (hypernym) | disturbance | ||
English verb: scrimmage | |||
1. | scrimmage (creation) practice playing (a sport) | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | practice, practise, rehearse | ||