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- Dictionaryscram·ble/ˈskramb(ə)l/
verb
- 1. make one's way quickly or awkwardly up a steep slope or over rough ground by using one's hands as well as one's feet: "we scrambled over the wet boulders" Similar
- 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"
noun
- 1. a difficult or hurried clamber up or over something: "an undignified scramble over the wall" Similar
- 2. a disordered mixture of things: "the program produced a scramble of the letters of the alphabet"
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Learn the various meanings and uses of the word scramble as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Scramble can mean to move or climb hastily, to struggle for something, to jumble or mix together, or to cook eggs.
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.
Scramble definition: to climb or move quickly using one's hands and feet, as down a rough incline.. See examples of SCRAMBLE used in a sentence.
A scramble is not graceful; people scramble when they want to get somewhere fast. Also, scrambling refers to altering a message so others can't read it. Putting a message into code is a type of scrambling.
Learn the various meanings and uses of the word scramble, from climbing or crawling to competing or cooking. See synonyms, pronunciation, examples and word frequency of scramble.
Scramble means to move or climb hurriedly, especially on the hands and knees, or to struggle or contend frantically for something. It can also mean to mix or throw together haphazardly, to cook eggs, or to distort a signal.
Learn the meaning of scramble as a verb, noun, and interjection, with synonyms, antonyms, and examples. Find out the origin and usage of scramble in different contexts and domains.
