Meaning & use
scrimmage
A practice game or informal match, especially in American football, used to prepare for real competition.
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The coach ended practice with a short scrimmage between the offense and defense.
Fans were allowed to watch the team's final scrimmage before the season opener.
A note on using this word
In American football, 'line of scrimmage' also refers to the imaginary line where each play begins.
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