Definitions for scrams

scrams scram

Spelling: [skram]
IPA: /skræm/

Scrams is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 102 anagrams from letters in scrams (acmrss).

Definitions for scrams

noun

  1. the rapid shutdown of a nuclear reactor in an emergency.

verb (used with object)

  1. to shut down (a nuclear reactor) rapidly in an emergency.

verb (used without object)

  1. to go away; get out (usually used as a command):

Origin of scrams

1925-30; probably shortened form of scramble (but compare German schramm, imperative singular of schrammen to depart)

Examples for scrams

"Let's scram before they catch it," Hall said, but he was too late.

The big idea is, can we grab a plane and scram away from this tub?

Gibbering, I tried to get away, to flee or scram, but it was too late.

We've got to get back to the jeep and scram out of here fast.

First there's the scram system, it automatically ejects the control rods into the core and shuts the plant down.

We ought to abandon the Glory to her place in the sun and scram out of here in the lifeboatsevery last person aboard ship.

And there was nothing for Sahr to do but "scram," which is a quaint Earth term for making one's departure hurriedly.

To the girls she said, “scram, if you want me downstairs in two minutes.”

One of the men caught sight of him and said, "Hey kid, scram!"

"Yeah—she'll be here, all right, thanks to you—scram—" answered Evelyn, as he went out the door.

Word Value for scrams
Scrable

9

Words with friends

11

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