scrum
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- noun
- /skrʌm/
- Jargon
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- Jordan Caron carries the puck away from a scrum along the boards during Saturday's game between the Portland Pirates and Providence Bruins.
- rugby scrum
- player in a scrum
- resembles a rugby scrum
So we did meet once or twice in the scrum but they had a hooker called Phil at the time who was keeping Dylan a prop and then those lads went on to big things.
- So we did meet once or twice in the scrum but they had a hooker called Phil at the time who was keeping Dylan a prop and then those lads went on to big things.
Examples
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"A good clearance from the base of the scrum."
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"Good clearance from the base of the scrum."
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"South Africa will have go into the scrum..."
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"South Africa has the weight advantage in the scrums."
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Look, this big character comes around the blind side every time there's a scrum.
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"But I don't think many people have seen a weak New Zealand scrum."
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A rugby scrum ensued as men, women, and children scrambled, grabbing blankets, baskets, chairs, and children.
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The referee called for a reset after the players collapsed in the scrum.
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New Zealand dominated the opposing team in the scrum, ensuring possession of the ball.
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The players formed a tight scrum as they prepared to restart the match.
Synonyms
A way to restart play in rugby where players crouch and push to win the ball
Surface Forms
Etymology
Scrum comes from scrummage, a short form of scrimmage, which once meant a 'rough fight' or a pushing 'crowd'. So a scrum in rugby is like that image: players packed together and pushing to win the ball.