Looking for the meaning or definition of the word scramble? Here's what it means.
Interjection
(Britain) shouted when something desirable is thrown into a group of people who individually want that item.
Verb
(intransitive) To move hurriedly to a location, especially by using all limbs against a surface.
(intransitive) To proceed to a location or an objective in a disorderly manner.
(transitive, of food ingredients, usually including egg) To thoroughly combine and cook as a loose mass.
(transitive) To process (telecommunication signals) to make them unintelligible to an unauthorized listener.
(transitive, military) To quickly deploy (vehicles, usually aircraft) to a destination in response to an alert, usually to intercept an attacking enemy.
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.
Noun
A rush or hurry, especially making use of the limbs against a surface.
(military) An emergency defensive air force mission to intercept attacking enemy aircraft.
