scrum machine

noun

A padded, weighty device against which a pack of rugby football forwards can practice scrummaging and rucking. It is used by players of both rugby league and rugby union.

Meanings

nounscrum machine (plural scrum machines)

plural scrum machines

  1. ball gamesA padded, weighty device against which a pack of rugby football forwards can practice scrummaging and rucking. It is used by players of both rugby league and rugby union.

    Synonyms: scrummaging machine

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA padded, weighty device against which a pack of rugby football forwards can practice scrummaging and rucking. It is used by players of both rugby league and rugby union.

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APA

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“scrum machine.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/scrum%20machine. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

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