(Canada) Specifically used in the Canadian media to describe a tightly-packed group of reporters surrounding a member of the Canadian House of Commons while in the Parliament Buildings.
(rugby) In rugby union or rugby league, all the forwards joined together in an organised way. Also known as a scrummage.
In Agile software development, a dailymeeting in which each developer describes what they have been doing, what they plan to do next, and any impediments to progress.
“The scathing comments shared during the debate turned into a heated scrum between the politicians.”
“The football stadium erupted with excitement as the home team's victory drew a scrum of passionate fans onto the field.”
“The stampede at the Black Friday sale turned the shopping aisles into a scrum of desperate shoppers.”
scrummage
(rugby) An orderedformation of forwards, typically bending down, binding to one another with their arms, and pushing opponents shoulder to shoulder, in which each side aims to gain control of the ball; a scrum.
“During the intense scrummage, the players fought aggressively for possession of the ball, creating a tightly formed group reminiscent of a rugby play.”
scrummager
(rugby) One who scrummages; usually used in reference to the qualities of front row forwards.
