Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scrummed
verb
/skrĘŚmd/
Definition
To engage in a scrum, especially in rugby, where players bind together and push against the opposing team’s players for possession of the ball.
Examples
- The team scrummed fiercely to regain possession of the ball.
- During the match, both forwards scrummed hard to outmaneuver their opponents.
- The referee called for a scrum after the ball was knocked on.
Meaning
In the context of rugby, ‘scrummed’ refers to the act of forming a scrum during a match. This is a method of restarting play after a minor infringement and involves players from each team binding together in three rows and pushing against each other to win the ball.
Synonyms
- huddled
- pushed
- scrimmaged
