rugbies

Noun (1)

rugby (countable and uncountable, plural rugbies)

1. (usually) 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.
   • The scrum is a distinctive element of rugby.

   Synonyms:

   rugger

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

Noun (2)

rugby (plural rugbys)

1. (Philippines) Rubber cement, contact cement; commonly associated with solvent abuse, as it is often used as an inhalant.

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