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Scram Very Common

Scram has 9 different meanings across 1 category:

Verb

Definitions
Noun
1

A shutdown of a nuclear reactor (or, by extension, some other thing), often done rapidly due to an emergency.

2

A scratch, especially caused by claws or fingernails.

3

Alternative letter-case form of scram

Verb
1

leave immediately; used usually in the imperative form

"Scram!"

2

To leave in a hurry; to go away.

3

To shut down (a nuclear reactor or, by extension, some other thing) for safety reasons, usually because of an emergency.

4

To scratch (something) with claws or fingernails; to claw.

5

Of one's body or limbs: to become numb or stiff due to cold, lack of movement, etc.

6

Alternative letter-case form of scram

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Broader Terms (hypernyms)
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Rhyming Words
ram vram dram cram pram bram tram rram fram aram mram sram gram coram sdram rdram avram hiram shram puram
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