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
- Synonyms for scramble
- Aerial Combat Synonyms
- Agitation Synonyms
- Babel Synonyms
- Admix Synonyms
- Affray Synonyms
- Antonyms for scramble
- Sortie Antonyms
- Unscramble Antonyms
The word "scramble" in example sentences
Cross Reference for Scramble
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