"scout team" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: scout teams [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} scout team (plural scout teams)
  1. (American football) A group of players on a team, often from the practice squad who emulate the style of play of future opponents so that the starting players can practice against them. Categories (topical): Football (American)
    Sense id: en-scout_team-en-noun-EblzfLrv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: American-football, ball-games, football, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Inflected forms

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