scramble

1. v. i. To clamber with hands and knees; to scrabble; as, to scramble up a cliff; to scramble over the rocks. Source: opted

2. v. i. 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. Source: opted

3. v. t. To collect by scrambling; as, to scramble up wealth. Source: opted

4. v. t. To prepare (eggs) as a dish for the table, by stirring the yolks and whites together while cooking. Source: opted

5. n. The act of scrambling, climbing on all fours, or clambering. Source: opted

6. n. The act of jostling and pushing for something desired; eager and unceremonious struggle for what is thrown or held out; as, a scramble for office. Source: opted

7. n. an unceremonious and disorganized struggle Source: wordnet

8. n. rushing about hastily in an undignified way Source: wordnet

9. v. to move hurriedly Source: wordnet

10. v. climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling Source: wordnet

11. v. bring into random order Source: wordnet

12. v. stir vigorously Source: wordnet

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