scrum

• Существительное, обозначающее метод возобновления игры в регби, при котором нападающие каждой команды сцепляются вместе и борются за мяч, вбрасываемый между ними.

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.

   Схватка

   • 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.

   Синонимыscrummage

2. Crowded or busy situationB2informalbritish

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

   Толпа

   • 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.

   Синонимыcrowdhordepressscrimmageswarmthrong