scrum-half en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (General-American) audio
- /ˈskrʌmhæf/ (General-American)
- /ˈskrʌmhɑːf/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From scrum + half, in reference to position on the field of play; compare half-back and full-back.
Meanings
- A player who introduces the ball into a scrum.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| scrum-halves | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| scrumhalf | alternative | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (9)
pl łącznik młyna (rugby player) · it mediano di mischia (rugby player) · cy mewnwr (rugby player) · cs mlýnová spojka (rugby player) · ca mig de melé (rugby player) · ga leathchúlaí clibirte (rugby player) · cs mlýnovka (rugby player) · fr demi de mêlée (rugby player) · de Gedrängehalb (rugby player)