Rugby: meaning, definitions and examples

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rugby

 

[ หˆrสŒษกbi ]

Context #1 | Noun

popular sport

Rugby is a team sport played with an oval ball between two teams of 15 players. The aim is to score points by carrying, passing, kicking, or grounding the ball in the opponent's goal area. It is known for its physicality and intensity.

Synonyms

football, rugby football, rugger

Examples of usage

  • Playing rugby requires strength, speed, and teamwork.
  • Rugby matches can be very competitive and physically demanding.
Context #2 | Noun

item of clothing

A rugby is a type of shirt, typically made of thick cotton and featuring bold horizontal stripes. It is often associated with a sporty or casual style.

Synonyms

rugby jersey, rugby shirt

Examples of usage

  • She wore a rugby with jeans for a relaxed weekend look.
  • The rugby became popular among college students for its comfort and versatility.

Translations

Translations of the word "rugby" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rugby

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเค—เฅเคฌเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rugby

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rugby

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตะณะฑั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rugby

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฉใ‚ฐใƒ“ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rugby

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rugby

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ragbi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Ÿญ๋น„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุฌุจูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rugby

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rugby

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฉ„ๆฆ„็ƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rugby

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rugby

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะตะณะฑะธ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒแƒ’แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rษ™qbi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rugby

Etymology

The word 'rugby' originates from Rugby School in England, where the sport was first played in the 19th century. It was named after the school, and the rules of the game were formalized there. Rugby has since evolved into a popular global sport, with variations like Rugby Union and Rugby League. The sport embodies principles of teamwork, physicality, and sportsmanship.

See also: rug, rugger.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,481, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.