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Meaning of the word scramble in English

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scramble

US /ˈskræm.bəl/
UK /ˈskræm.bəl/
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Verb

1.

to move quickly and awkwardly, typically on hands and knees

Example:
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The children scrambled over the rocks.
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He scrambled out of bed.
Synonym:
clamberclimbcrawlscurryrush
2.

to mix things together in a confused or disordered way

Example:
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The wind scrambled the papers on the desk.
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The message was scrambled during transmission.
Synonym:
mix upjumbledisorderconfusemuddle

Noun

1.

a difficult or awkward climb or walk

Example:
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It was a tough scramble up the hillside.
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The last few minutes of the game were a desperate scramble for possession.
Synonym:
climbstrugglerushhaste
2.

a dish of eggs prepared by mixing the whites and yolks and cooking them in a pan, typically with butter or oil

Example:
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I had scrambled eggs for breakfast.
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She made a delicious cheese scramble.
Synonym:
omeletfried eggs
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scrambled eggs