scramble

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/ˈskɹæmbl̩/ English

Definitions

noun

A rush or hurry, especially making use of the limbs against a surface.“a last-minute scramble to the finish line”
An emergency defensive air force mission to intercept attacking enemy aircraft.
A motocross race.
Any frantic period of competitive activity.

verb

To move hurriedly to a location, especially by using all limbs against a surface.
To proceed to a location or an objective in a disorderly manner.
(of food ingredients, usually including egg) To thoroughly combine and cook as a loose mass.“I scrambled some eggs with spinach and cheese.”
To process (telecommunication signals) to make them unintelligible to an unauthorized listener.

interjection

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

Related words

Synonyms

scurry scamper throw together struggle scuffle beat clamber shinny jumble sputter skin shin throw toss stampede scrimmage

Antonyms

Associated

unforgiven scrambling css intercept encryption cube ensued africa concessions pedestrian puzzle touchdown

Rhymes

ramble gambol shamble hamble scamble preamble famble unscramble stone bramble amble

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