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Noun scrum has 1 sense
  1. scrum, scrummage - (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 thrown in between them and the two sides compete for possession
    --1 is a kind of beginning, start, commencement

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Scrums

Noun (Plural)

1. In rugby, scrums refer to a method of restarting play after a minor rule infringement or when the ball goes out of play. It involves the opposing teams packing closely together and attempting to gain possession of the ball.

Example sentences:

  • The forward prop skillfully drives in the scrums to give his team an advantage.
  • During the scrums, the hooker's role is crucial in winning possession.

Verb

1. (Present Participle) Engaging in a huddled discussion or group work in an agile development environment.

Example sentences:

  • The software development team scrums every morning to plan their daily tasks.
  • Our project manager keeps us organized by scrumming every afternoon.

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