rugby

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈɹʌɡbi/

Noun

countable uncountable usually specifically abbreviation alt-of ellipsis

A form of football in which players can hold or kick an ovoid ball; rugby football. The ball cannot be handled forwards and points are scored by touching the ball to the ground in the area past the opponent's territory or by kicking the ball between goalposts and over a crossbar.

Japanese Meaning

ラグビー – 楕円形のボールを使用し、選手が手や足でボールを扱いながら行うフットボール系のスポーツ。ボールは前方に手で扱うことが禁止され、相手陣地を越えてボールを地面に置く（タッチダウン）か、ゴールポスト間をキックして得点する。

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After work, she plays rugby with her colleagues at the local park.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

仕事の後、彼女は地元の公園で同僚たちと楕円形のボールを持って走ったり蹴ったりするフットボールの一種をプレーします。

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Sense（1）

The scrum is a distinctive element of rugby.

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Sense（2）

(specifically) The form of the game known as rugby union (see the usage note).

Sense（3）

(countable) Ellipsis of rugby shirt (“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”).

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rugbies

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