Definition

To participate in a type of play or contest where players come together in a tight formation, often used in rugby.

Example

The players will scrum to restart the game after a minor infraction.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see the rugby match last night?

Yeah, it was intense! They really knew how to scrum well.

I loved how they scrummed at the end to secure the win.

Absolutely! That was the highlight of the game.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A situation in which a group of people are in a disordered or confused state, or a specific play in rugby where players come together to compete for the ball.

Example

During the rugby match, the players formed a scrum to try to gain control of the ball.

Conversation

Did you see the last rugby match?

Yeah, the scrum was so intense!

I know, right? It really changed the pace of the game.

Root Explanation

The word 'scrum' originates from rugby, where it refers to a method of restarting play. The term is derived from 'scrummage', which itself comes from the Old French 'escrimmage', meaning a fight or skirmish. The word reflects the physical contest and close engagement of players in a tight formation during the game.

Memory Tip

Imagine a group of players in a tight formation, engaged in a physical contest — that's what a 'scrum' represents in rugby.

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