scrummage

Meanings

• noun

  A rugby scrum is a formation of players, with their heads down and bound together by the scrummage, over the ball on the ground. It is used to gain possession of the ball.

  - "The scrummage pushed hard to gain ground."
  - "The referee called for a scrum after a ruck formed illegally."

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Synonyms

scrum

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Variants

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scrum , scrummage , scrummaged , scrummages , scrummaging , scrums

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'escrime' meaning 'fencing', due to the pushing and shoving involved in a scrum.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the term 'scrummage' in rugby was in 1871.

2. The word 'scrum' comes from the Old Norse word 'skrimja', meaning 'to struggle'.

3. In rugby league, the scrum is started with a 'push-up' instead of a 'bind'.

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Related Concepts

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1. rugby scrum: A specific formation of players in rugby, used to gain possession of the ball.

2. scrummage: The act of binding together in a rugby scrum and pushing against the opposing team.

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Culture

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The scrum is a crucial aspect of rugby and other contact sports, as it allows teams to gain possession of the ball and begin an attack. It requires strength, coordination, and teamwork.

How to Memorize "scrummage"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of rugby players huddled together over the ball, heads down and bound together.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'scrummage' with the image of a rugby scrum and the concept of gaining possession of the ball.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Scrummage is a rugby term for gaining ground'

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