scrum

• Substantivo que designa a formação de reinício de jogo no rúgbi em que os dianteiros de cada equipe se agacham e se empurram para disputar a bola lançada entre eles; também pode indicar uma reunião curta e diária de equipes ágeis para alinhar o trabalho.

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.

   Melê

   • 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.

   Sinônimosscrummage

2. Crowded or busy situationB2informalbritish

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

   Multidão

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscrowdhordepressscrimmageswarmthrong