Meaning of scramble in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈskræmbəl/

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  1. Verb

    scramble

    Etymology

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

    Definitions

    1. to move hurriedly

    Examples

    • « The friend scrambled after them »

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  2. 2. climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

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  3. 3. bring into random order

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  4. 4. stir vigorously

    Examples

    • « beat the egg whites »
    • « beat the cream »

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  5. 5. make unintelligible

    Examples

    • « scramble the message so that nobody can understand it »

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  6. Noun

    scramble

    Definitions

    1. an unceremonious and disorganized struggle

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  7. 2. rushing about hastily in an undignified way

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  • « Anyone who has played the game professionally, you're always taught that the ball is the most important, most precious thing, so when the ball hits the ground, it's always a mad scramble. It's amazing how many times there is a fumble, and the person who recovers it initially doesn't walk away with the ball. »
    Barry Sanders

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