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   scramble

   /ˈskrambl/

   verb

   • 1. make one's way quickly or awkwardly up a steep gradient or over rough ground by using one's hands as well as one's feet: "we scrambled over the damp boulders" Similar clamberclimbcrawlclaw one's wayscrabblegrope one's wayshinny
   • ▪ move hurriedly or clumsily from or into a particular place or position: "she scrambled out of the car" Similar strugglehurryscurryscudscutterhastenrushracerun
   • ▪ put (clothes) on hurriedly: "Robbie scrambled into jeans and a T-shirt"
   • ▪ perform (an action) or achieve (a result) hurriedly, clumsily, or with difficulty: informal "Cork scrambled a 1–0 win over Monaghan"
   • ▪ struggle or compete with others for something in an eager or uncontrolled and undignified way: "firms scrambled to win public-sector contracts" Similar jostlescufflescrimmagetusslebattlestrugglestrivecompetecontendviejockey
   • 2. order (a fighter aircraft or its pilot) to take off immediately in an emergency or for action: "the Hurricanes were scrambled again, this time meeting Italian fighters"
   • ▪ (of a fighter aircraft or its pilot) take off for emergency action: "as the jet headed towards Italian airspace, two F104 fighters scrambled from a base in Sicily to intercept it"
   • 3. make (something) jumbled or muddled: "maybe the alcohol has scrambled his brains" Similar muddleconfusemix upjumble (up)disarrangedisorganizedisorderdisturbthrow into disorderthrow into confusionget into a tanglemess up
   • ▪ cook (eggs) by beating them with a little liquid and then cooking and stirring them gently: "you may have your eggs scrambled or boiled"
   • ▪ make (a broadcast transmission or telephone conversation) unintelligible unless received by an appropriate decoding device: "the signal is scrambled into code"
   • 4. (of a quarterback) run with the ball behind the line of scrimmage, avoiding tackles: "McNabb scrambled in the third quarter and threw a touchdown pass to Maddox"

   noun

   • 1. a difficult or hurried clamber up or over something: "an undignified scramble over the wall" Similar clamberclimbascenttrek
   • ▪ a mountain walk up steep terrain involving the use of one's hands: "the route gives an excellent scramble up on to the narrow summit ridge"
   • ▪ a motorcycle race over rough and hilly ground: British "a local landowner allowed some kids to hold a motorbike scramble in the woods"
   • ▪ an eager or uncontrolled and undignified struggle with others to obtain or achieve something: "I lost Tommy in the scramble for a seat" Similar strugglehurryrushracescurrytusslejostlescrimmagescufflebattlestrugglefree-for-allcompetitioncontentionvyingjockeyingmuddleconfusionmelee
   • 2. an emergency take-off by fighter aircraft: "the scramble might be a training exercise or it might not"
   • 3. a disordered mixture of things: "the girl's mouth was a scramble of orthodontist's hardware"

   Word Origin late 16th century: imitative; compare with the dialect words scamble ‘stumble’ and cramble ‘crawl’.

   Scrabble Points: 14

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSCRAMBLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of scramble as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, antonyms and related words. See how to use scramble in different contexts, such as climbing, moving, mixing, changing signal and taking off.

   • English (US)

     SCRAMBLE meaning: 1. to move or climb quickly but with...

   • Traditional

     SCRAMBLE translate: 快速移動, （急速而艱難地）移動;爬;攀登, 爭搶, 混合,...

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     SCRAMBLED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of...

   • Vietnamese Translation

     SCRAMBLE translate: bò, trườn, leo trèo, trườn, tranh giành,...

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     SCRAMBLE translate: 快速移动, （急速而艰难地）移动;爬;攀登, 争抢, 混合,...

   • Translate English to Malay

     SCRAMBLE translate: merangkak, bergerak laju, berebut-rebut,...

   • Portuguese Translation

     SCRAMBLE translate: trepar, ir correndo, disputar, competir,...

   • Grid

     GRID definition: 1. a pattern or structure made from...

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   to climb or move quickly using one's hands and feet, as down a rough incline. to compete or struggle with others for possession or gain: The children scrambled for the coins we tossed. to move hastily and with urgency: She scrambled into her coat and ran out the door.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishscramble verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   SCRAMBLE definition: 1. to move or climb quickly but with difficulty, often using your hands: 2. to compete with other…. Learn more.

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   To scramble is to move quickly in a disorganized fashion, like people running to get out of the rain. When you scramble a message, it can no longer be read.