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scrum

(skrum)

noun

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

Origin: < scrum(mage)

intransitive verb scrummed, scrumming

to take part in a scrum: usually with down

See scrum in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

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

intransitive verb scrummed scrummed, scrum·ming, scrums

To engage in a scrum.

Origin:

Origin: Short for scrummage

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