Associations to the word «Scram»

SCRAM, verb. Get out of here; go away (frequently imperative).

SCRAM, verb. (ambitransitive) To abruptly insert the control rods of a nuclear reactor, usually in case of emergency shutdown.

SCRAM, noun. A rapid shutdown of a nuclear reactor

SCRAM, noun. Alternative spelling of SCRAM

SCRAM, verb. (Wales) Scratch with claws or fingernails.

SCRAM, noun. (Wales) A scratch, especially caused by claws or fingernails.

SCRAM, noun. The emergency shutdown of a nuclear reactor, originally specifically by insertion of one or more safety control rods.

SCRAM, noun. In a more general sense, an emergency shutdown.

SCRAM, verb. Leave immediately; used usually in the imperative form; "Scram!".