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scrambling

/ˈskræmblɪŋ/ /ˈskræmbl̩ɪŋ/

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verb

To move hurriedly to a location, especially by using all limbs against a surface.

Examples :

"The children were scrambling up the small hill to reach the playground. "

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To proceed to a location or an objective in a disorderly manner.

Examples :

"When the fire alarm rang, the students were scrambling to get out of the classroom. "

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verb

(of food ingredients, usually including egg) To thoroughly combine and cook as a loose mass.

Examples :

"I scrambled some eggs with spinach and cheese."

food utensil action

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verb

To process (telecommunication signals) to make them unintelligible to an unauthorized listener.

Examples :

"The government is scrambling the radio signals to prevent rebels from coordinating their attacks. "

technology communication electronics signal computing

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verb

To quickly deploy (vehicles, usually aircraft) to a destination in response to an alert, usually to intercept an attacking enemy.

Examples :

"The air force was scrambling fighter jets when the unidentified aircraft entered their airspace. "

military vehicle war action

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verb

To be quickly deployed in this manner.

Examples :

"When the fire alarm rang, students were scrambling out of the classroom. "

military action

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verb

To partake in motocross.

Examples :

"My uncle spends his weekends scrambling in motocross competitions. "

sport vehicle action entertainment

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verb

To ascend rocky terrain as a leisure activity.

Examples :

"The hikers were scrambling up the steep, rocky mountain path for the beautiful view. "

sport action nature environment

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verb

To gather or collect by scrambling.

Examples :

"to scramble up wealth"

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verb

To struggle eagerly with others for something thrown upon the ground; to go down upon all fours to seize something; to catch rudely at what is desired.

Examples :

"The children were scrambling for the candy that fell from the piñata. "

action sport human game

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verb

To throw something down for others to compete for in this manner.

Examples :

"The teacher was scrambling candy onto the floor for the students to grab. "

action sport entertainment

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noun

An act of scrambling.

Examples :

"The scrambling of the message made it harder to decode."

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adjective

Confused and irregular; awkward; scambling.

Examples :

"The scrambling notes on the whiteboard were impossible to decipher. "

condition appearance quality

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adjective

Having a stem too weak to support itself, instead attaching to and relying on the stems or trunks of stronger plants.

Examples :

"The scrambling vine, unable to stand on its own, climbed the sturdy oak tree for support. "

biology plant nature