Rugby Terminology

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a type of antelope native to southern Africa, known for its speed and agility

  • The springbok is a type of antelope found in southern Africa.
  • I saw a group of springboks grazing in the field.
  • Check out that springbok, it's so fast!
  • Her agility on the soccer field was like that of a springbok.

noun a disorderly crowd of people or things

verb to engage in a scrum (as in rugby)

  • The team conducted a daily scrum meeting to discuss progress and obstacles.
  • We huddled up for a quick scrum to go over our tasks for the day.
  • Let's have a scrum to figure out how to tackle this project.
  • The political debate turned into a scrum as candidates fought to be heard.