how to pronounce scrummage

/skɹʌm/

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meanings of scrummage

noun:

A scrimmage.
An ordered formation of forwards, typically bending down, binding to one another with their arms, and pushing opponents shoulder to shoulder, in which each side aims to gain control of the ball; a scrum.

verb:

To engage in an ordered formation of forwards in which each side aims to gain control of the ball, as described above.

scrummage frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word scrummage occurs in english on average 0.6 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.