Definitions for scramble

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scramble scram·ble

Spelling: [skram-buh l]

IPA: /ˈskræm bəl/

Scramble is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 493 anagrams from letters in scramble (abcelmrs).

Definitions for scramble

noun

1. a quick climb or progression over rough, irregular ground.
2. a struggle for possession or gain:
3. any disorderly or hasty struggle or proceeding.
4. Military. an emergency takeoff of interceptors performed in the shortest possible time.

verb (used with object)

1. to collect or organize (things) in a hurried or disorderly manner (often followed by together or up):
2. to mix together confusedly:
3. to cause to move hastily, as if in panic:
4. to cook (eggs) in a pan while stirring, usually after mixing whites and yolks together.
5. to make (a radio or telephonic message) incomprehensible to interceptors by systematically changing the transmission frequencies.
6. to mix the elements of (a television signal) so that only subscribers with a decoding box can receive the signal.
7. Military. to cause (an intercepting aircraft or pilot) to take off in the shortest possible time, in response to an alert.

verb (used without object)

1. to climb or move quickly using one's hands and feet, as down a rough incline.
2. to compete or struggle with others for possession or gain:
3. to move hastily and with urgency:
4. Military. (of pilots or aircraft) to take off as quickly as possible to intercept enemy planes.

Origin of scramble

1580-90; blend of dial. scamble to stumble along, and scrabble (in the same sense)

Examples for scramble

There was a scramble on the instant for muskets, bags, and belongings.

Somebody said you just had a scramble with old Dmitri himself.

The remainder of the ceremony was lost amid the hurry and scramble of the departure.

When Carter lost reelection in 1980, Rubenstein had to scramble.

In the meantime, the scramble is on and, in Republican presidential politics, anything can happen.

Without answering, the other Sister at once plunged into the midst of the scramble.

Perhaps worst of all, this scramble for spoils raises the value of gains even as it lowers the bar for action.

Silver, even, would be treated with contempt, and there would be a scramble for gold.

Colleges churn out graduates and confer advanced degrees, but the scramble for jobs continues.

In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs and cook in a pan to scramble, remove from heat and sprinkle with cheese.