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Definition scramble

Etymology

Origin uncertain. Compare earlier dialectal scramb (�pull with hands�) and scrabble (�to scrape or scratch quickly�).

Verb

scramble (third-person singular simple present scrambles, present participle scrambling, simple past and past participle scrambled)

1. (intransitive) To move hurriedly to a location, especially by using all limbs against a surface.
2. (intransitive) To proceed to a location or an objective in a disorderly manner.
3. (transitive, of food ingredients, usually including egg) To thoroughly combine and cook as a loose mass.
4. (transitive) To process (telecommunication signals) to make them unintelligible to an unauthorized listener.
5. (transitive, military) To quickly deploy (vehicles, usually aircraft) to a destination in response to an alert, usually to intercept an attacking enemy.
6. (intransitive, sports) To partake in motocross.
7. (intransitive) To ascend rocky terrain as a leisure activity.
8. (transitive) To gather or collect by scrambling.
9. (transitive) 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.
10. (transitive) To throw something down for others to compete for in this manner.

Noun

scramble (plural scrambles)

1. A rush or hurry, especially making use of the limbs against a surface.
2. (military) An emergency defensive air force mission to intercept attacking enemy aircraft.
3. A motocross race.
4. Any frantic period of competitive activity.

Interjection

scramble

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

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