Definition of Scramble
Scramble
Scram·ble
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To move quickly and awkwardly, often in a hurried or confused manner.
e.g. The kids will scramble to get to the front of the line for the ride.
(verb)
to struggle for the possesison of something;
e.g. She has been scrambling for custody of her children.
(verb)
to come up with something or put together something in a haste;
e.g. She had to scramble up a dinner for unexpected guests that her husband had brought along.
(noun)
a jumble or mess;
e.g. There was a scramble of beads in the play area because the little girl's necklace broke.
(noun)
an instance of scrambling;
e.g. There was an obvious scramble for power between the brothers.
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