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scramble definition and meaning

v. i. To clamber with hands and knees; to scrabble; as, to scramble up a cliff; to scramble over the rocks.
v. i. 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.
v. t. To collect by scrambling; as, to scramble up wealth.
v. t. To prepare (eggs) as a dish for the table, by stirring the yolks and whites together while cooking.
n. The act of scrambling, climbing on all fours, or clambering.
n. The act of jostling and pushing for something desired; eager and unceremonious struggle for what is thrown or held out; as, a scramble for office.

Crossword clues for scramble

- Clamber
- Climb hurriedly
- Jockey for position
- Jumble
- Jumble (letters)
- Mix up
- Mix up eggs or letters
- Motorcycle race over rough ground
- Move hurriedly and awkwardly
- Puzzle hiding a secret message
- Send out the fighters to do eggs for breakfast
- Undignified struggle


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