1. a formation in rugby where players from both teams push against each other to gain possession of the ball
Usage: rugby
2. a confused struggle or fight involving several people
Usage: informal

1. to engage in a scrummage
Usage: rugby

Examples

• The forwards formed a scrummage to contest for the ball.
• After the penalty, both teams prepared for another scrummage.
• A scrummage broke out in the schoolyard during recess.
• The players scrummaged fiercely for possession.
• The referee called for a scrummage after the knock-on.
• Several students got involved in the scrummage over the dropped wallet.