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scramble

The correct spelling is scramble.

How to pronounce scramble

/ˈskɹæmbl̩/
noun

IPA: /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. 1.A rush or hurry, especially making use of the limbs against a surface.
  2. 2.An emergency defensive air force mission to intercept attacking enemy aircraft.
  3. 3.A motocross race.
  4. 4.Any frantic period of competitive activity.

verb

  1. 1.To move hurriedly to a location, especially by using all limbs against a surface.
  2. 2.To proceed to a location or an objective in a disorderly manner.
  3. 3.(of food ingredients, usually including egg) To thoroughly combine and cook as a loose mass.
  4. 4.To process (telecommunication signals) to make them unintelligible to an unauthorized listener.
  5. 5.To quickly deploy (vehicles, usually aircraft) to a destination in response to an alert, usually to intercept an attacking enemy.

interjection

  1. 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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