rugby
noun · verb
Simple meaning
The form of the game known as rugby union.
Pronunciation
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ruhgbeeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɹʌɡbi
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Definition
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noun
usually uncountablesportsspecifically
The form of the game known as rugby union.
A form of football played with an oval ball
A local government district with borough status of Warwickshire, with its headquarters in the town.
A number of places in the United States
countable
A shirt of the kind worn by rugby players, usually short-sleeved and with a buttoned opening at the neck like a polo shirt, but with a stiffer collar.
philippines
Rubber cement, contact cement; commonly associated with solvent abuse, as it is often used as an inhalant.
verb
intransitive
To play rugby.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A2 · Elementary (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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Inflated oval ball used in playing rugby.
A form of football played with an oval ball.
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Sense: form of the game known as rugby union
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