scrimmages (Meaning)
scrimmages
the play between two football teams that begins with the snap of the ball, to play a scrimmage against, practice play (as in football or basketball) between two squads, to take part in a scrimmage, practice play between a team's squads or a practice game between two teams, the interplay between two football teams that begins with the snap of the ball and continues until the ball is dead, a confused fight, a minor battle
Synonyms & Antonyms of scrimmages
Synonyms:
- blows
- controversies
- handgrips
- tiffs
- donnybrooks
- ructions
- hassles
- punch-outs
- battles royal
- scraps
- falling-outs
- wrangles
- face-offs
- misunderstandings
- affrays
- free-for-alls
- melees
- pitched battles
- disputes
- spats
- rows
- slugfests
- mix-ups
- rough-and-tumbles
- battle royales
- punch-ups
- squabbles
- kickups
- broils
- contretemps
- cross fires
- jousts
- tangles
- battle royals
- mêlées
- fallings-out
- fisticuffs
- disagreements
- arguments
- quarrels
- battles royale
- ruckuses
- fistfights
- catfights
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
scrimmages Sentence Examples
- The football team engaged in intense scrimmages to prepare for their upcoming game.
- The scrimmage provided an opportunity for players to test their skills against another team.
- The scrimmage was closely contested, with both teams showcasing their strengths and weaknesses.
- The quarterback displayed exceptional poise during the scrimmage, leading the offense to several touchdowns.
- The defense held their ground against the opposing team's running game during the scrimmage.
- The team used the scrimmage as a way to identify areas that needed improvement.
- The scrimmage was an important step in the team's development and preparation for the season.
- The coaches were impressed with the team's performance during the scrimmage.
- The scrimmage helped build camaraderie among the players and coaches.
- The team emerged from the scrimmage with renewed confidence and determination.
FAQs About the word scrimmages
the play between two football teams that begins with the snap of the ball, to play a scrimmage against, practice play (as in football or basketball) between two
battles, clashes, fights,skirmishes, conflicts, scrums, combats, brawls, tussles, scuffles
truces,,
The football team engaged in intense scrimmages to prepare for their upcoming game.
The scrimmage provided an opportunity for players to test their skills against another team.
The scrimmage was closely contested, with both teams showcasing their strengths and weaknesses.
The quarterback displayed exceptional poise during the scrimmage, leading the offense to several touchdowns.
