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Vocabulary Entry
scrimmage
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A practice match or contest, especially in sports, to prepare for actual competition.
Example Sentences
"The team held a scrimmage to improve their cooperation on the field."
"During the scrimmage, the players tested new strategies."
"The coach scheduled a scrimmage against another local team."
V
verb
To engage in a scrimmage or practice contest.
Example Sentences
"The players scrimmaged every Saturday to stay in shape."
"They chose to scrimmage instead of having a formal practice."
"The teams will scrimmage to evaluate their strengths and weaknesses."