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Definition scramble in American English

scramble noun

[countable] noun
/ˈskræmb(ə)l/
1

a situation in which people all compete for the same thing

Example

a scramble each morning for the bathroom

Example

They're destroying valuable land in their scramble to make money.

Synonyms and related words
arms race competition contest
2

a situation in which you have to hurry to do something

Example

The next two hours were a mad scramble to get to the airport.

Synonyms and related words
panic rush dash
3

a difficult climb in which you use your feet and hands

Example

a scramble through mountainous terrain

Synonyms and related words
abseil ascend ascent
4

a motorcycle race over rough ground

Synonyms and related words
autocross auto racing checkered flag
Definition scramble in American English