rugby (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈrʌɡ.bi/
Definition
A team sport played with an oval ball on a rectangular field. Players score points by carrying the ball over the opponent's goal line or kicking it through the goalposts.
Examples
He plays rugby for his local club every Saturday.
The rugby match was very exciting, with many tries.
She watched the rugby World Cup final on television.
How to Use rugby
- play rugby (collocation)
- To participate in the sport of rugby. — "Many people play rugby for fun."
- rugby team (collocation)
- A group of people who play rugby together. — "The rugby team won the championship."
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