Definitions

1. noun

a casual or informal match or game, especially of hockey or American football, in which the rules are not strictly observed.

“The players decided to have a scrimmage to practice their teamwork.”

2. verb

to engage in a casual or informal match or game, especially of hockey or American football.

“The coach will scrimmage the new players with the rest of the team.”

3. verb

to test or try something, especially a new idea or a piece of equipment.

“They will scrimmage the new software to see if it works properly.”