Word
Scramble
How many syllables?
2 Syllables
How it's divided?
scram-ble
Definition
- 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.
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