Scramble

Word SCRAMBLE
Character 8
Hyphenation scram ble
Pronunciations /ˈskɹæmbl̩/

Definitions and meanings of "Scramble"

What do we mean by scramble?

To move or climb hurriedly, especially on the hands and knees. intransitive verb

To struggle or contend frantically in order to get something. intransitive verb

To take off with all possible haste, as to intercept enemy aircraft. intransitive verb

To run around with the ball behind the line of scrimmage in order to avoid being tackled while searching for an open receiver. intransitive verb

To run forward with the ball when unable to complete an intended pass play. Used of a quarterback. intransitive verb

To move to another position in a syntactic structure, as for emphasis. Used of phrases or other syntactic constituents. intransitive verb

To mix or throw together haphazardly. intransitive verb

To gather together in a hurried or disorderly fashion. intransitive verb

To cook (beaten eggs) until firm but with a soft consistency. intransitive verb

To distort or garble (a signal) so as to render it unintelligible without a special receiver. intransitive verb

To cause (aircraft) to take off as fast as possible, as to intercept enemy aircraft. intransitive verb

The act or an instance of scrambling. noun

An arduous hike or climb over rough terrain. noun

A struggle for something. noun

A swift takeoff of military aircraft in response to an alert or attack. noun

To struggle or wriggle along as if on all fours; move on with difficulty or in a floundering manner, as by seizing objects with the hand and drawing the body forward: as, to scramble up a cliff; to scramble on in the world.

To struggle rudely or in a jostling manner with others for the purpose of grasping or getting something; strive eagerly, rudely, and without ceremony for or as if for something thrown on the ground: as, to scramble for pennies; to scramble for a living; to scramble for office.

To stir or toss together in a random fashion; mix and cook in a confused mass.

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

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

A motocross race.

Any frantic period of competitive activity.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Scramble

The word "scramble" in example sentences

Redditer Niqalye posted this gem from a child on Reddit that gives a pretty disturbing answer to a word scramble about a goat. ❋ Unknown (2011)

She is concerned that in the competitive world of fundraising, charities driven by honourable motives feel under pressure to raise money as soon as a disaster strikes, in what she calls a "scramble for donor dollars". ❋ Unknown (2011)

A label scramble followed, with suitors including rapper Jay-Z, before Maguire eventually signed to Universal Island for an undisclosed read: very large amount. ❋ Unknown (2010)

•A scramble is on among the Dallas Stars, Anaheim Ducks and Minnesota Wild for a playoff spot in the Western Conference. ❋ Unknown (2009)

And that means that the early-morning scramble is underway too. ❋ Gretchen Rubin (2010)

In addition, traders say there was something of a feedback loop between commodities and currencies, where huge declines in prices of silver and oil went hand-in-hand with a short-term scramble to buy dollars. ❋ Tom Lauricella (2011)

The result was "a short-term scramble" in the nickel market, says Jim Lennon, ❋ Liam Pleven (2010)

However, a china cabinet with a rustic, earthy look bears images with a choppy, more energetic effect, revealing apples, pears, bananas and grapes that seemed to nervously scramble from a basket. ❋ Unknown (2008)

But the lefty was right back in scramble mode in the second, and this time he couldn't escape. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The Bucs were up 7-0 early in the second quarter when Leftwich tried to scramble from the pocket on his gimpy ankles and was hit from behind by Greg White, knocking the ball loose. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Expectation set in rather high with that elevator buzz of a statement, so now the scramble is on for the “meaning” of Squidoo. ❋ Unknown (2005)

We also played several games based on the Underdog movie character, including a word scramble that tested our knowledge of Underdog trivia (we failed miserably). ❋ Unknown (2007)

"From seven minutes on, I felt we were in scramble mode defensively," Xavier coach Thad Matta said. ❋ Unknown (2004)

Boston's scramble from the 3-0 canyon in the American League made history and screaming headlines. ❋ Unknown (2004)

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