Scramble ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Scramble ( verb )

1. To move quickly and with difficulty, often using one's hands and feet.
2. To move or climb with difficulty over rough or steep ground.
3. To move or climb with difficulty up or over something.
4. To make a hurried effort to do something.
5. To mix or toss together quickly and carelessly.

Origin:

From middle english scamelen, from old english scramblian ("to creep, crawl"), from proto-germanic *skramblōną (compare dutch schrammelen, german schrammeln), from proto-indo-european *(s)ker- ("to cut, scratch").

Examples:

1. The boys scrambled up the rocks to get a better view.
2. The climbers scrambled up the mountain.
3. The soldiers had to scramble to take cover from the incoming fire.
4. The company had to scramble to meet the deadline.
5. She scrambled the eggs before putting them in the pan.

(As a noun)

Scramble ( noun )

1. To move quickly and with difficulty, often using one's hands and feet.
2. To move or climb with difficulty over rough or steep ground.
3. To move or climb with difficulty up or over something.
4. To make a hurried effort to do something.
5. To mix or toss together quickly and carelessly.

Origin:

From middle english scamelen, from old english scramblian ("to creep, crawl"), from proto-germanic *skramblōną (compare dutch schrammelen, german schrammeln), from proto-indo-european *(s)ker- ("to cut, scratch").

Examples:

1. The boys scrambled up the rocks to get a better view.
2. The climbers scrambled up the mountain.
3. The soldiers had to scramble to take cover from the incoming fire.
4. The company had to scramble to meet the deadline.
5. She scrambled the eggs before putting them in the pan.