Rugby

Pronunciation: /ˈrʌɡbiː/

Rugby (noun)

  1. a game where two teams try to carry or kick a ball over the opponent's goal line.
  2. an oval-shaped ball used in the game of rugby.
  3. a type of rugby with 15 players on each team, played worldwide.

Examples

  • Rugby is played on a large field.
  • Many people enjoy watching rugby on weekends.

Common collocations: play rugby, rugby match, rugby team, kick the rugby ball, pass the rugby ball

Synonyms of Rugby

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