scramble

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈskɹæmbl̩/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

A rush or hurry, especially making use of the limbs against a surface.

Example Sentences
  • a last-minute scramble to the finish line
2 Definition

An emergency defensive air force mission to intercept attacking enemy aircraft.

3 Definition

A motocross race.

4 Definition

Any frantic period of competitive activity.

Verb
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

To move hurriedly to a location, especially by using all limbs against a surface.

2 Definition

To proceed to a location or an objective in a disorderly manner.

3 Definition

(of food ingredients, usually including egg) To thoroughly combine and cook as a loose mass.

Example Sentences
  • I scrambled some eggs with spinach and cheese.
4 Definition

To process (telecommunication signals) to make them unintelligible to an unauthorized listener.

5 Definition

To quickly deploy (vehicles, usually aircraft) to a destination in response to an alert, usually to intercept an attacking enemy.

6 Definition

To be quickly deployed in this manner.

7 Definition

To partake in motocross.

8 Definition

To ascend rocky terrain as a leisure activity.

9 Definition

To gather or collect by scrambling.

Example Sentences
  • to scramble up wealth
10 Definition

To struggle eagerly with others for something thrown upon the ground; to go down upon all fours to seize something; to catch rudely at what is desired.

11 Definition

To throw something down for others to compete for in this manner.

Interjection
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Shouted when something desirable is thrown into a group of people who individually want that item, causing them to rush for it.