scramble

Definitions of scramble in various dictionaries:

noun - an unceremonious and disorganized struggle

noun - rushing about hastily in an undignified way

verb - to move hurriedly

verb - climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

verb - bring into random order

verb - stir vigorously

verb - make unintelligible

To move or climb hurriedly, especially on the hands and knees.

To struggle or contend frantically in order to get something: scrambled for the best seats.

To take off with all possible haste, as to intercept enemy aircraft.

Football.

To run around with the ball behind the line of scrimmage while searching for an open receiver.

To run forward with the ball when unable to complete an intended pass play.

To mix or throw together haphazardly.

To gather together in a hurried or disorderly fashion.

To cook (beaten eggs) until firm but with a soft consistency.

To distort or garble (a signal) so as to render it unintelligible without a special receiver.

To cause (aircraft) to take off as fast as possible, as to intercept enemy aircraft.

The act or an instance of scrambling.

An arduous hike or climb over rough terrain.

An unceremonious scuffle or struggle.

A motorcycle race over rough terrain.

A swift takeoff of military aircraft in response to an alert or an attack.

verb - to move or climb hurriedly