Scrimmage

n.	1.	Formerly, a skirmish; now, a general row or confused fight or struggle.
	2.	(Football) The struggle in the rush lines after the ball is put in play.

Noun	1.	scrimmage - (American football) practice play between a football team's squads
	2.	scrimmage - a noisy riotous fight Synonyms: battle royal, melee
Verb	1.	scrimmage - practice playing (a sport)

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