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 scramble scramble /ˈskræmbəl/

noun

  1. () An unceremonious and disorganized struggle  ( scuffle , scramble )
    an unceremonious and disorganized struggle
  2. Rushing about hastily in an undignified way  ( scramble , scurry , scutter [British] , scamper )
    rushing about hastily in an undignified way

verb

  1. () To move hurriedly  ( scramble )
    to move hurriedly
     The friend scrambled after them
    The friend scrambled after them
  2. () Climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling  ( shin , shinny , skin , clamber , scramble , sputter , struggle )
    climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
  3. Make unintelligible  ( scramble )
    make unintelligible
     Scramble the message so that nobody can understand it
    scramble the message so that nobody can understand it
  4. (cooking) stir vigorously  ( scramble , beat )
    (cooking) stir vigorously
     Beat the egg whites
    beat the egg whites
     Beat the cream
    beat the cream
  5. Bring into random order  ( jumble , scramble , throw together )
    bring into random order