A disordered or hurried movement or struggle. There was a scramble for the exits when the fire alarm went off.
A difficult or hurried climb or ascent, especially on rough terrain. The hike included a scramble up the rocky hillside.
A dish of eggs that have been beaten and cooked until firm but still soft, often mixed with other ingredients. For breakfast, she made a delicious scramble with eggs, cheese, and spinach.
A competitive situation where people try to obtain something quickly or before others. There was a scramble among the bidders to secure the rare painting.
The technical process or result of making a communication or signal unintelligible without special equipment; encryption. Thanks to the scramble of the signal, the conversation could not be intercepted.
An emergency order or rapid take-off of military aircraft to intercept a threat. Pilots were on a five-minute scramble when the radar picked up the unidentified aircraft.