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Uncommonscramble
The correct spelling is scramble.
How to pronounce scramble
/ˈskɹæmbl̩/
nounIPA: /ˈskɹæmbl̩/
Say it like: Scr-amb-le
The correct spelling is scramble. A rush or hurry, especially making use of the limbs against a surface. For example: "a last-minute scramble to the finish line"
Usage Examples
“a last-minute scramble to the finish line”
“I scrambled some eggs with spinach and cheese.”
“to scramble up wealth”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A rush or hurry, especially making use of the limbs against a surface.
- 2.An emergency defensive air force mission to intercept attacking enemy aircraft.
- 3.A motocross race.
- 4.Any frantic period of competitive activity.
verb
- 1.To move hurriedly to a location, especially by using all limbs against a surface.
- 2.To proceed to a location or an objective in a disorderly manner.
- 3.(of food ingredients, usually including egg) To thoroughly combine and cook as a loose mass.
- 4.To process (telecommunication signals) to make them unintelligible to an unauthorized listener.
- 5.To quickly deploy (vehicles, usually aircraft) to a destination in response to an alert, usually to intercept an attacking enemy.
interjection
- 1.Shouted when something desirable is thrown into a group of people who individually want that item, causing them to rush for it.
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