scrimmage
noun/ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/
Frequency rank: #12,566 most common English word
Meaning
an informal practice game or session in which players simulate real match conditions.
Example sentence
The football team held scrimmage practice yesterday to prepare for the upcoming game.
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