English noun: scrum | |||
1. | scrum (act) (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 | ||
Synonyms | scrummage | ||
Broader (hypernym) | beginning, commencement, start | ||
Domain category | rugby, rugby football, rugger | ||