Scrum (noun)

1. A method of restarting play in rugby, in which a group of players from each team, bound together, attempt to gain possession of the ball after it has gone out of play.
2. A method of organizing and managing a software development process, in which a team works in iterations, called sprints, to deliver incremental improvements to the product.

Origin:

The word scrum is derived from the rugby term which was first used in the 1880s, it's origin is uncertain but it may be related to the word scrummage.

Examples:

1. The scrum was awarded to the home team.
2. The scrum was a mess and the ball came out the wrong way.
3. We're using Scrum for our software development process.
4. The scrum process allows for constant feedback and adjustments.
5. The scrum meeting is where the team discusses progress and plans for the next sprint.