scrum

Definition of Scrum in English :

Noun

1. scrum, scrummage

(rugby) the method of beginning play in which the forwards of each team crouch side by side with locked arms; play starts when the ball is thrown in between them and the two sides compete for possession

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WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

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noun

1. rugby

the act or method of restarting play after an infringement when the two opposing packs of forwards group together with heads down and arms interlocked and push to gain ground while the scrum half throws the ball in and the hookers attempt to scoop it out to their own team. A scrum is usually called by the referee (set scrum) but may be formed spontaneously (loose scrum)

2. informal

a disorderly struggle

verbWord forms: scrums, scrumming or scrummed

3. (intransitive; usually foll by down) rugby

to form a scrum

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noun

1.

a play in which the two sets of forwards, lined up facing each other in a compact formation, try to kick the ball, which has been thrown on the ground between them, back to a teammate

verb intransitiveWord forms: scrummed or ˈscrumming

2.

to take part in a scrum

usually with down

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n.

1. Sports

a. A play in rugby in which the two sets of forwards mass together around the ball and, with their heads down, struggle to gain possession of the ball.

b. The mass or formation of players during such a play.

2. Chiefly British A disordered or confused situation involving a number of people.

intr.v. scrummed, scrum·ming, scrums

To engage in a scrum.

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