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( skrʌ m )
Word forms: plural scrums 1. countable noun In rugby, a scrum is a tight group formed by players from both sides pushing against each other with their headsdown in an attempt to get the ball.
2. countable noun [ usually singular] A scrum is a group of people who are close together and pushing against each other.
[ British] She pushed through the scrum of photographers. [ + of ]
...the scrum of shoppers. [ + of ]
Synonyms: crowd, group, mob, lot More Synonyms of scrum
( skrʌm )
noun 1. rugby the act or method of restarting play in which 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
2. informal a disorderly struggle
verb Word forms: scrums , scrumming or scrummed 3. ( intransitive ; usually foll by down ) rugby to form a scrum
Word origin
C19: shortened from
scrummage scrum in American English ( skrʌm )
Rugby 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 intransitive Word forms: scrummed or ˈscrumming 2. to take part in a scrum
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Examples of 'scrum' in a sentence scrum
The scrum half has played only once in six weeks because of a hamstring injury. Their win yesterday showed that they have been well coached and the scrum was solid. Makes you wonder where you are supposed to put your head in the rugby scrum. It felt like we spent the past eight weeks waiting for a scrum to be formed. We have to match them at scrum time and in the lineout. The structure of a game revolves around scrum and lineout. Australia dipped as they lost composure and as series after series of scrums went crashing together. Wales work on keeping our legs up so the scrum does not go down. The key to getting scrums right rests primarily with the officials. Coaches says the scrum is all about the engagement. Just imagine the entertainment possibilities when slightly less time is soaked up by the refereeing of the scrum. There's definitely worse people to scrum down with. Threat as the scrum may be, the lineout is an opportunity. For me, who will play at scrum half is one of the most interesting questions. The other staple of Argentine rugby is the scrum. The 22-year-old scrum half is returning to action at least two weeks ahead of schedule after an intense rehabilitation programme. Wasps held on through a barrage of scrums close to their line and defended well, albeit against some rather predictable attacks. Chinese translation of 'scrum' n (c) 橄榄球赛中两队前锋并排用肩膀相抵,用腿争夺扔进中间空隙中的球 scrub scrub off scruffy scrum scrutiny scuba diving scuffle
Definition
a disorderly struggle
She pushed through the scrum of photographers.
Additional synonyms Definition
a collection or group of things
a chaotic assemblage of drifters and ruffians
Synonyms
group ,
company ,
meeting ,
body ,
crowd ,
collection ,
mass ,
gathering ,
rally ,
assembly ,
flock ,
congregation ,
accumulation ,
multitude ,
throng ,
hui (New Zealand) ,
conclave ,
aggregation ,
convocation (formal) ,
runanga (New Zealand)
Definition
having legs curved outwards at the knees
bands of government soldiers
Synonyms
gang ,
company ,
group ,
set ,
party ,
team ,
lot ,
club ,
body ,
association ,
crowd ,
troop ,
pack ,
camp ,
squad ,
crew (informal) ,
assembly ,
mob ,
horde ,
troupe ,
posse (informal) ,
clique ,
coterie ,
bevy The great body of people moved slowly forward.
Synonyms
mass ,
company ,
press ,
army ,
host ,
crowd ,
majority ,
assembly ,
mob ,
herd ,
swarm ,
horde ,
multitude ,
throng ,
bevy scrubby scruff scruffy scrum scrumptious scrunch scruple
Additional synonyms Definition
a group or company
The players were a great bunch.
Synonyms
group ,
band ,
crowd ,
party ,
team ,
troop ,
gathering ,
crew (informal) ,
gang ,
knot ,
mob ,
flock ,
swarm ,
multitude ,
posse (informal) ,
bevy Definition
a number of people or things considered as a unit
a small group of football supporters
Synonyms
crowd ,
company ,
party ,
band ,
troop ,
pack ,
gathering ,
gang ,
bunch (informal) ,
congregation ,
posse (slang) ,
bevy ,
assemblage Definition
a very large crowd, often frightening or unpleasant
A horde of people was screaming for tickets.
Synonyms
crowd ,
mob ,
swarm ,
press ,
host ,
band ,
troop ,
pack ,
crew (informal) ,
drove ,
gang ,
multitude ,
throng Definition
a great number
A host of stars attended the awards ceremony.
Synonyms
crowd ,
army ,
pack ,
drove ,
mob ,
herd ,
legion ,
swarm ,
horde ,
throng Definition
a collection of things or people
We've just sacked one lot of builders.
Synonyms
bunch (informal) ,
group ,
crowd ,
crew (informal) ,
set ,
band ,
quantity ,
assortment ,
consignment Definition
a large amount or number, as of people
A mass of excited people clogged the street.
Synonyms
crowd ,
group ,
body ,
pack ,
lot ,
army ,
host ,
band ,
troop ,
drove ,
crush ,
bunch (informal) ,
mob ,
flock ,
herd ,
number ,
horde ,
multitude ,
throng ,
rabble ,
assemblage Definition
a riotous or disorderly crowd of people
a growing mob of demonstrators
Synonyms
crowd ,
pack ,
collection ,
mass ,
body ,
press ,
host ,
gathering ,
drove ,
gang ,
flock ,
herd ,
swarm ,
horde ,
multitude ,
throng ,
assemblage Definition
a group of people
One of our number was moving to Italy, so we threw her a party.
Synonyms
group ,
company ,
set ,
band ,
crowd ,
gang ,
coterie Definition
a great number of people or things crowded together
An official pushed through the throng.
Synonyms
crowd ,
mob ,
horde ,
press ,
host ,
pack ,
mass ,
crush ,
jam ,
congregation ,
swarm ,
multitude ,
concourse ,
assemblage Definition
a large group
She was aware of a little troop of travellers watching them.
Synonyms
group ,
company ,
team ,
body ,
unit ,
band ,
crowd ,
pack ,
squad ,
gathering ,
crew (informal) ,
drove ,
gang ,
bunch (informal) ,
flock ,
herd ,
contingent ,
swarm ,
horde ,
multitude ,
throng ,
posse (informal) ,
bevy ,
assemblage