"chip and gather" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} chip and gather
  1. (rugby) A maneuver in which a player gains ground by kicking the ball high and forward, runs forward, and catches the ball as it drops back down. Categories (topical): Rugby Synonyms: chip-and-gather

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