scrum

• Substantiv, das beim Rugby ein Gedränge bezeichnet, bei dem die Stürmer beider Mannschaften sich verbinden und um den zwischen ihnen eingeworfenen Ball kämpfen. Im weiteren Sinne auch für ein hektisches Gedränge oder einen chaotischen Auflauf von Personen verwendet.

A noun referring to a method of restarting play in rugby, where forwards from each team bind together and compete for the ball when it is thrown in between them.

1. Rugby formationB2formalsport

   A method of restarting play in rugby where the forwards from each team bind together and push against each other to gain possession of the ball.

   Gedränge

   • The referee called for a scrum after the knock-on.
   • The team's forwards dominated the scrum all match.
   • He was injured during a scrum and had to leave the field.

   Synonymescrummage

2. Crowded or busy situationB2informalbritish

   A situation where many people are crowded together, often in a disorganized way.

   Gedränge

   • There was a scrum of reporters outside the courthouse.
   • The scrum at the sale made it hard to move.
   • He pushed through the scrum to get to the front.

   Synonymecrowdhordepressscrimmageswarmthrong