Scrimmaged: meaning, definitions and examples
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scrimmaged
[ หskrษชmษชdสd ]
sports practice
To scrimmage means to participate in a practice game or drill, usually in a sports context. It often involves teams playing against each other to practice strategies and skills without the formality of an official game.
Synonyms
drill, exercise, practice, training game.
Examples of usage
- The football team scrimmaged against a local high school.
- We scrimmaged a few times this week to prepare for the tournament.
- During preseason, the players scrimmaged twice a week to build cohesion.
- The coach set up a scrimmage to evaluate the new players.
- In basketball, the team scrimmaged to work on their defense.
Translations
Translations of the word "scrimmaged" in other languages:
๐ต๐น jogado em um jogo treino
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคเฅเคฐเคฟเคฎเฅเคเคผ เคเคฟเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช gescrimmaged
๐ฎ๐ฉ scrimmaged
๐บ๐ฆ ัะบัะธะผะตะดะถะตะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ scrimmaged
๐ฏ๐ต ในใฏใชใกใผใธใใใ
๐ซ๐ท scrimmaged
๐ช๐ธ scrimmaged
๐น๐ท scrimmaged
๐ฐ๐ท ์คํฌ๋ฆฌ๋ฏธ์ง๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชู ุงููุนุจ ูู ู ุจุงุฑุงุฉ ุชุฏุฑูุจูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ scrimmaged
๐ธ๐ฐ scrimmaged
๐จ๐ณ ่ฟ่ก่ฟ็ปไน ่ต
๐ธ๐ฎ scrimmaged
๐ฎ๐ธ scrimmaged
๐ฐ๐ฟ scrimmaged
๐ฌ๐ช scrimmaged
๐ฆ๐ฟ scrimmaged
๐ฒ๐ฝ scrimmaged
Etymology
The term 'scrimmage' originated in the early 19th century, deriving from the Middle French word 'escrime', meaning to fence or fight. In its earliest usage, it referred to a kind of brawl or skirmish, often during a military engagement. Over time, the term evolved in the context of sports, particularly in American football, to denote a practice session that simulates an actual game without the formal rules or scorekeeping. This adaptation reflects the need for players to gain real-game experience while refining their skills and strategies in a controlled environment. Today, 'scrimmage' is commonly used across various sports, signifying any informal practice match where teams test their tactics against one another.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,967, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.