ground row

American  

noun

1. a long, low piece of stage scenery, built to simulate part of a landscape, a building, a fence, or the like.

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Etymology

Origin of ground row

An Americanism dating back to 1785–95

Example Sentences

Emery claimed the player was ill but it was reported that his absence was down to a training ground row with the Spaniard.

From The Guardian • Nov. 25, 2018

The striker apologised to David Moyes following an act of petulance and subsequent training ground row, prompted by his manager’s refusal to give him a run-out against Manchester City from the bench.

From The Guardian • May 4, 2018

Houllier has at least managed to reintegrate Richard Dunne into his plans after a training ground row but Paul Faulkner, Villa's chief executive, is believed to have played a key part in their rapprochement.

From The Guardian • Jan. 7, 2011