to scramble
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3.2
- verb
- /ˈskræmbəl/
:
trepar
- He had to scramble up the rocky hill to catch up with his friends.
- scramble over rocks
He, for whatever reason, just took to scrambling up those rocks.
- He, for whatever reason, just took to scrambling up those rocks.
- So he scrambles to his feet gets to the lavatory.
- So you're pretty much scrambling up there, obviously because you're in Colorado.
Examples
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He, for whatever reason, just took to scrambling up those rocks.
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Johnny puts the car in gear, forcing Angelo to scramble in as the car starts to roll.
Fiction book (1991) -
Specifically, districts are scrambling to find qualified special educators to fill the vacant teaching positions.
Academic text (2010) -
The thick smoke cloud hung above them, so Andrew scrambled up the embankment for a better view.
Fiction book (1990) -
As Sokka and Katara scramble to safety, a huge sphere of ice emerges from the ground.
Academic text (2010) -
During the emergency drill, the students scrambled to exit the building quickly.
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As the deadline approached, she scrambled to finish her project on time.
Synonyms
19
5.6
To climb awkwardly using hands and feet
1
9.3
To climb something by holding on with your hands and legs
To climb up or down something using your hands and shins for support
Compounds
- Offensive
A chaotic rushed situation that happens because of poor planning
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Surface Forms
Etymology
The word scramble comes from old words that mean 'to scratch or claw', which creates a clear picture of using your hands to hold rocks and pull yourself up. That's why to scramble up a slope is to climb quickly and awkwardly using both hands and feet.