Definition of "scrummage" in English

noun

1. (rugby) 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.

2. (American football, rare) A scrimmage.

3. Dated form of scrimmage (“a rough fight”).

verb

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